Medical Design Technology articles from October 2003

Medical Design Technology archives from October 2003

Temperature probes.
October 1, 2003... The LS400 and LS700 Series of temperature probes were developed specifically for life sciences applications. These disposable, cost-effective NTC thermistors provide high sensitivity response for a wide range of temperature measurement and...

Pressure regulator.
October 1, 2003... This two-stage pressure regulator reduces high inlet pressure (300 to 6,000 psia) at a minimum flow rate of 50 #/hr. (G[N.sub.2]) to precise low output pressure (25 psia) in a small, lightweight design. This precision-engineered regulator...

Nanomolding machine.
October 1, 2003... "Nano" molding involves molding miniscule components with complicated geometry and features that can weigh less than 0.001 grams. The unique patented press technology has not been adapted to mold micro and nano sized parts, it has been designed...

Specialty tissue cutters.
October 1, 2003... Increasingly, this company's cutters are being adapted for use beyond catheter hole-making applications. Its ability to manufacture consistent and repeatable cutting tools to exacting tolerances and dimensions makes its products especially...

Quality testing.(New Literature)
October 1, 2003... Geneva Labs provides dependable service, accurate test results, and quick turn-around for all testing needs. Biocompatibility, microbiology toxicology, chemistry, and more. Geneva Laboratories, Inc., PO Box 140; Elkhorn, WI 53121....

Precision cutting tools.(New Literature)
October 1, 2003... Company supports a number of target markets with a single focus: to design and manufacture precision cutting tools for its customers specific applications. U.S. Tool, Inc., 28975 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. 800-989-7745...

Tubing, seals, gaskets.(New Literature)
October 1, 2003... This design guide is a comprehensive engineering reference for gasket and seal considerations. Design basics, materials environmental factors, static and dynamic loading, and precision tolerancing are covered. Vanguard Products Corp., 87...

Benchtop plasma system.(New Literature)
October 1, 2003... The Plasma Etch PE-200 benchtop plasma system offers patented absolute process temperature control, high frequency RF power, automatic matching network, and touch screen PLC control. Plasma Etch, Inc, 3522 Arrowhead Dr., Carson City NV...

Pacemakers turn to a consumer technology for help.(The Way Ahead)
October 1, 2003... On September 29th, Vitatron announced that the FDA had given approval of its C-series pacemakers. While there are many FDA approvals given for a number of medical devices on a regular basis, something about this one stood out worth mentioning....

Safety light curtain.(Editor's choice)
October 1, 2003... A 14-mm resolution version of the MicroSafe MC4700 Series safety light curtain is available. This resolution compliments the existing range of detection options (12 ram, 20 ram, and 30 ram) for maximum application flexibility. The MC4700-14 is...

Data logger.(Editor's choice)
October 1, 2003... Company offers the ebro[TM] Model EBI-125A-PT pressure and temperature data logger for direct use in autoclaves. The built-in temperature compensated ceramic pressure sensing element and the PT 1000 temperature sensor, combines with ebro WINLOG...

High watt density heating.(Editor's choice)
October 1, 2003... The VERSALINE 500 is designed for in-line heating applications requiring a high watt density circulation heater, but where space is limited. It is ideal for use in analytical fluid warming and medical equipment. The compact chamber assembly...

Injection-molded components.(Editor's choice)
October 1, 2003... Plasco provides an extensive line of standard molded components for use with bags manufacturing and tubing assemblies. The additions to its current line include inlet ports, elbow ports, vented and non-vented connector with latex free sampling...

FEP tubing.(Editor's choice)
October 1, 2003... This unique corrugated FEP tubing, called Corrtef[TM], was developed for applications where the special properties of fluoropolymer are needed and flexibility is required. Uses for this distinctive product include most any application where...

Relief Valves.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The L500 Series Relief Valves eliminate inefficiencies common with typical low-pressure relief valves on the market today. The series is accurate to [+ or -]5% at crack pressures from 0.2 psi to 15 psi. where most relief valves have a greater...

Plasticizer Free Tubing.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Tygon[R] Plasticizer Free Tubing provides excellent flexibility and long pump life in a clear, plasticizer/oil free tubing. It is ideal for a broad range of demanding applications, including peristaltic pump applications and chemical transfer....

Lenses/waveplates.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... This full line of sapphire lenses and waveplates are designed for use in Holmium and ER:Yag (Erbium) medical laser systems. The lenses feature Moh 9 surface hardness, resist scratching, are impervious to water, and come in piano convex and...

Jumper switch.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... This surface mount switchable jumper switch was created as an alternative to shunts and jumpers. With space-saving 0.05-in. centers, the ERG SMJS JumperSwitch[TM] is especially designed for surface mounting using automatic pick and place...

BGA socket.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Designated the Pin-Ball Socket, this BGA socket, can be soldered side-by-side, directly to the existing footprint of a PC board, dramatically improving packaging density. The surface mount BGA and LGA socket provides 2.0 mm of clearance for end...

Network design considerations for using wireless bio-sensors.(Guest Editorial)
October 1, 2003... The advent of wearable bio-sensors connected to self-organizing, wireless sensor networks offers the opportunity to capture long-term trends that could provide invaluable information about a patient's ongoing condition. Health care providers...

Tubing system.(Tubing Products)
October 1, 2003... The Flexi+ tubing system is extremely flexible, pushable, and torque resistant, due to its spiral tube length and tapered distal end. The tube can be PTFE coated or EZ Glide covered in a variety of colors. Creganna provides a complete medical...

Catheter feed-cut-print system.(Tubing Products)
October 1, 2003... Automatically feeding from a bulk bin, the Accu-Print[TM] 300 system cuts catheters to a programmed length and inkjet marks them along their entire length. Marking includes bar codes, logos, and linear scales. Parts are offloaded into a bin...

Fluoroplastic tubing.(Tubing Products)
October 1, 2003... Company offers precision extruded PTFE, FEE PFA, MFA, ETFE, and PEEK tubing in single lumen, multi lumen, or square tubing, as well as shapes and profiles. Formulations are Class VI approved and offered in tube sizes from 0.002 in. ID up to 4.0...

PVDF resin tubing.(Tubing Products)
October 1, 2003... Designed for handling a variety of liquids in the semiconductor and life science markets, the SYGEF[R] PVDF HP Flex[TM] Tubing System offers a cost-effective solution for the conveyance of ultrapure water and chemicals versus PFA and FEP resin...

PTFE tubing.(Tubing Products)
October 1, 2003... This PTFE tubing is chemically inert, unaffected by acids and alkalis, operates continuously from -450[degrees]F to +500[degrees]F, and is non-flammable. Featuring seven sizes from 0.01 in. to 1-1/4 in. I.D., with varying wall thicknesses, it...

LC Adapter/Ferrule system.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Company offers a higher-density simplified Compact LC Adapter and Ferrule interface for sue in space-constrained optical module applications. The adapter fits into a reduced size aperture and only extends into the electro-optical enclosure a...

Caps.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The VVC Vent A-Cap Series includes three tapered and one non tapered style of caps for the protection of tubing connector ends and instrument tips. Commonly used in medical industry applications, the Vent-A-Cap series features special side...

Fiber optic test facility.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The M2 Fiber Lab 800[TM] is a fiber management package that houses a single spool of up to approx. 8 dB or 25 km of single mode fiber with both ends terminated on the front panel with various optional connectors and panel mount adapters....

Power supply.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The TEK 2000--a "once box" switch mode power supply--three-phase input offers single output in 1500, 2000, or 2400 watts and features power factor correction in a compact and lightweight design. The TEK 2000 was designed for large batter...

Transducer.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... This system--the Model 0607 Angular Displacement Transducer and the Model 1004 Counter Display System--provides precision rotational feedback and readout over a full 360[degrees]. Angular position is displayed in increments of 0.05" over the...

Casters.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The Flexello PN Series low-level casters are designed for a variety of applications where a low caster height is required. The overall height of the caster is 3-3/8 in. It has a load capacity of 330 lbs. and a 2-15/16 in. diameter polyurethane...

Back-up battery packs.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... These custom back-up battery packs are designed and developed using the chemistry that best matches the back-up application with respect to energy density, discharge rates, environment, packaging, and connectivity. Despending upon customer...

Flexible system cases.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The RatiopacPRO series of space saving multi-functional system cases features integral EMC shielding and is designed to IEEE1101.10 specifications. It provides system designers with a wide range of economical enclosed 19 in. subrack solutions...

Gearmotor.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The BHF Series of 50/60 Hz AC motors are offered with inverter speed control and low noise pre-assembled gearheads. The motor frame size 4.09 in. sq.) is the smallest size 200W output motor on the market. The pre-assembled gearmotors include...

Hot melt adhesive system.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The 3910 Series Thermopulse Hot Melt Unit includes a large 10 gallon "melt on demand" reservoir and positive displacement DC motor driven gear pump. It can be used with up to four automatic or handgun electromatic applicator heads and hoses....

LED characterization system.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The IL Integrating Sphere and RPS Series Spectroradiometer are capable of measuring total flux, dominant wavelength, chromacity, color purity, and photopic response in a controlled environment with NIST traceable results. Featuring Windows[R]...

Linear guides.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Mini-Rail miniature linear guides provide smooth and quiet linear motion. The self-lubricating design requires no sealing, emits no particulates, tolerates high temperature extremes, and has no roiling elements that can cause catastrophic...

Probe.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... OGP offers the Feather Probe[TM] option for the company's SmartScope[R] measurement systems. The Feather Probe uses a proprietary technology to provide single point probing with as little as one milligram of pressure. Its slender stylus and...

"Spinner" machine.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Innovative "Spinner" machine deburrs small, precision, machined parts used in medical device manufacturing. This machine uses stainless steel pin media to gently clean and deburr parts, and can even deburr interior cavities without damaging the...

Reflective glaze.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... A new reflective glaze significantly improves the performance of Nd:YAG lasers by increasing absorption of UV energy within the laser cavity. MAC's new glaze achieves power outputs five percent higher than lasers coated with conventional white...

Carton/card transport machine.
October 1, 2003... The UDA 150-S is a very compact, stand alone system for coding and printing on products. It is suitable for folding boxes, labels, single sheets, and all kinds of material blanks. The UDA was designed for integration with a broad variety of...

PVC bags.
October 1, 2003... These DEHP-free PVC bags are made of 16 mil. film plasticized with TOTM. They are manufactured of latex-free, USP Class VI materials in a Class 100,000 clean room environment. The bags are stocked in three sizes: 100 ml, 500 ml, and 1,000 ml....

Gas-Vacuum Sealer.
October 1, 2003... The Model 635HP Validatable Medical Gas-Vac Sealer with high-pressure seal jaw and upper heat is specifically designed for sealing the toughest medical pouch materials and meeting the needs for precise vacuum and gas-vacuum control in the...

Orthopedic implant packaging.
October 1, 2003... Manufactured in a clean room environment, this company's packaging offers excellent product protection, lower packaging costs, and flexibility for multiple product packaging. It provides particulate-free packaging and quality protection for a...

Custom catheters.
October 1, 2003... A full range of capabilities includes custom balloons for bipolar pacing, wedge pressure, transducer-tipped, and thermodilution infusion catheters. Also included are guidable/steerable units in single- or multi-lumen versions. Circular lumen...

Hemostasis introducers.
October 1, 2003... Leak-free, latex-free valves assure sealing with or without device in place. Kink-resistant units feature integral suture rings. Smooth dilator-to-sheath transition facilitates atraumatic entry into vasculature. Elongated dilator taper provides...

Components, assemblies.
October 1, 2003... A wide range of more than 2,000 components for assemblies and complete disposable systems includes male and female Luer slip and Luer lock adapters; roller and slide clamps; male, female, vented, and non-vented caps; single- and dual-flow...

I.V. sets.
October 1, 2003... I.V. administration sets come both vented for use with non-vented bottles and non-vented for use with bags or vented bottles. They are also offered in filtered and non-filtered versions with optional drop orifices, check valves, stopcocks,...

Transfer devices.
October 1, 2003... Comprehensive line of transfer and filter devices covers a wide range of dispensation requirements associated with single- and repetitive-dose vials and multi-dose bags and bottles. Available in micro, mini, and standard sizes, products include...

Company transitions to innovative thermoform-fill-seal packaging system.
October 1, 2003... Bringing the entire packaging process into the manufacturing facility is vital for medical device companies to reduce costs, optimize sterilization, streamline supply chain resources, and diversify product opportunities. As an innovative...

Cartridge Inking.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The Bell-Mark Corporation introduces a Cartridge Inking method, and an open cavity Doctor Blade (Ink Well[TM]) that will be standard equipment on the function drive and servo drive flexprint models, the cartridge inking method, utilizes 16 oz....

Portable printers.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... These portable thermal printers offer very high levels of functionality at competitive prices. Comprehensive choices of interface and power requirements ensure suitability for almost every application requiring a compact printer. The Martel...

Impact tester.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The Dynatup 9250 is an instrumented impact testing machine that tests impact properties of polymers, metals, composites, and full components. It is ideally suited for the biomedical and packaging markets. The 9250 offers complete computer...

Blistercards.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Child-resistant, senior-friendly Pick and Peel[R] Blistercards offer a combination of safety, security, reliability, and ease of use for oral medications. Pick and Peel is certified for clinical trails and can accommodate a diary to verify...

Temperature sensitive packaging.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... SCA ThermoSafe is made up of thermal packaging specialists for shippers of temperature sensitive payloads. It offers an extensive choice of packaging components, from an extensive array of expanded polystyrene and polyurethane stock insulated...

Paperboard substrates.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... MeadWestvaco's Packaging Resources Group is offering converters, contract packagers, and pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging executives hands-on tools--physician's blister samples and an educational brochure--to help them understand how new...

Label systems.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The CILS Barcode Bureau Division has been created in response to the growing demand for durable barcode labels in hospitals and laboratories. The division provides expertise in all barcode fields and symbologies, including high density Code 128...

Orthopedic implant manufacturer makes no bones about new package.
October 1, 2003... Orthopaedic implant manufacturer, Exactech, found the perfect package design and material to deliver a sterile, user-friendly container for porous coated (required to promote bone adhesion) medical implants. For Exactech, the choice of...

Contract assembly/packaging.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Company specializes in the assembly and packaging of medical devices. Services include: assembly/sub-assembly, custom packaging, repackaging, inspection, component processing, pouch and tray sealing, and labeling. The company is FDA registered...

Destructible labels.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... SecurGuard[TM] Destructible Label Thermal Transfer Labels are ideal for use as tamper proof labels for a variety of products. SecurGuard HB[TM] High Bond adhesive system is designed to adhere to today's most challenging surfaces-including high...

Package analyzer.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Manufacturers and packagers of low head space packaging, including pharmaceutical vials, parenterals, transdermals, and medical devices, are able to obtain accurate. reproducible readings of package oxygen from the lowest volume sample by using...

Feeding/cutting machines.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Brochure covers the company's offerings for feeding and cutting machines. The Acu-Sert[TM] Coupon Inserter automatically feeds coupons from a preprinted roll of stock, detects the registration mark, and dispenses the coupon. Built for reliable,...

Two cost-effective solutions from Dow Corning for medical device fabrication and pharmaceutical processing: Dow Corning[R] brand Class VI Elastomers and Dow Corning[R] brand Pharma Tubing.
October 1, 2003... The health care industry is rapidly changing, and consistent quality, product traceability and cost control are more important now than ever. Dow Corning, the global leader in silicone technology, offers two newly-expanded product lines to...

Shaped desiccants.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Shaped and tableted desiccants can be used to protect against ambient moisture for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and diagnostic applications. Incorporating a compact, shaped desiccant tablet into packaging or diagnostic components reduces...

Bar code reader.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The popular MS-3 laser bar code reader is now available in CCD--in the same small size. Designed for embedding into analyzers and other clinical instruments, the MS3 CCD meets demanding space and read range requirements. Design engineers no...

Case erector/sealer.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The OK Durable CE-33 Power Form is a cost effective semi-automatic system to erect, pack, and seal batches of uniform cases. The operator opens a case into a tube, positions it into the former where all bottom flaps fold automatically, and the...

Transfer/filter devices.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The DP1000 (Mini-Spike[R] Dispensing Pin) features a bacteria-retentive air-venting filter that simplifies aspiration and injection and minimizes the chance of contamination. The CDP-2000 (Chemo Dispensing Pin) captures airborne agents that can...

Life-saving device comes in small package.
October 1, 2003... The LIFEPAK[R] CR Plus is a small, portable automated external defibrillator (AED) from Medtronic Physio-Control. Available in both automatic and semi-automatic configurations, the LIFEPAK CR Plus defibrillator is designed to be used by...

Open/fill/seal machine.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The Pouchmaster ABS (automatic bar seal) System fills the gap between labor intensive-manual pouch open fill-seal methods and the expensive high maintenance costs of form/fill/seal processing. The Pouchmaster can process pouches and bags that...

Pocket Pouch.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Developed lot use in hospitals and laboratories, the Pocket Pouch features an external pocket that can be used for printed inserts, such as instructions, test results, client records, or other non-sterile components. The external pocket allows...

UV-printing systems.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The VSK-S 400 and VSK-410 are two UV-printing systems fur printing text and variable information onto flat packaging materials, such as folding boxes and blister cards. The VSK-S Series uses special printing procedures, that employ flexography...

Palletizer.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... With a programmable servo-driven system for three linear and one rotation axis, the P 5020 Palletizer is capable of fully automatic palleting or unpalleting of pack batches. The machine features a modular design for multiple pallet bay...

Printer/applicator.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The Tharo PA 1000tZ Printer/Applicator is a powerful accessory for the Zebra[R] Z4M thermal/thermal transfer bar code label printer. The compact unit is quick and accurate, applying up to 58 labels per minute, depending on label size and height...

Label printer.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... With 200% faster on-board processing, 800% more on board memory, and Ethernet connectivity to address color label printers, the QLS-4100 Xe high-speed color label printer extends the production of its predecessor, the QLS 4100 X printer. The...

Cords.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Company offers a wide variety of stocked Koiled Kords[R]. The well-known Koiled Kord brand is used throughout the entire wire and cable industry. It is now being offered as the cord of choice for use with medical equipment and in a wide variety...

Portable testers.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... Available in hand-held and bench-top versions, the In-Spec[TM] 2200 II is ideal for a variety of medical testing applications, including peel testing to ensure seam and weld integrity in medical packaging; and tensile, compression, and flex...

Miniature isolation valve.(Pumps & Valves)
October 1, 2003... This compact solenoid valve incorporates several features which make it an ideal choice in applications using corrosive fluids or where high-purity fluids are found. The materials in contact with the flow path are limited to PEEK and EPDM or...

Peristaltic pump.(Pumps & Valves)
October 1, 2003... The 323 pump is designed to provide high precision pumping in pharmaceutical and biotechnological processes. It is a low-maintenance, high-performance pump that is ideal for lab and benchtop applications, such as metering or dosing of...

Check valves.(Pumps & Valves)
October 1, 2003... Barbed check valves make fluid control a snap in applications up to 150 psi. They are manufactured with a highly polished barb, molded without a parting line to ensure a leak proof seal. Threaded check valves replace one of the barbs with a...

Peristaltic pump.(Pumps & Valves)
October 1, 2003... As part of the Ismatec family of high performance peristaltic pumps, the IP Series dispensing and delivery peristaltic pumps offer low flow, multichannel dispensing that is ideal for analytical applications. The IP Series features a planetary...

Solenoid pivot valve.(Pumps & Valves)
October 1, 2003... This inert, space-saving, manifold-mountable solenoid operated pivot valve features a low internal volume design in a 2-way or 3-way configuration that minimizes carryover during precision mixing or dispensing of high purity or aggressive...

Hybrid linear actuator.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... This free catalog details the company's newest line of motion control products. HSI's line of hybrid linear actuators open new avenues for equipment designers who require high performance and exceptional endurance. Time various patent pending...

Miniature coupling.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The MICROFLEX is composed of a flexible beam-cut polyamid element clamped to shafting with stain less steel hubs and set screws. Suitable for wash down and clean room environments, the series FK is ideal for micro-pumps and micro-motors used in...

Brushless DC motors.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... ELCOM SL[R] slotless brushless DC servo motors and gearmotors feature a slotless stator design to eliminate magnetic cogging for smooth and quiet motion, high performance, and long life. The slotless construction and unique design of the...