Medical Design Technology articles from September 2005

Medical Design Technology archives from September 2005

Diaphragm pump.(MDT Exclusive)
September 1, 2005... Using an innovative twin-head design, the Model 1420 miniature diaphragm pump achieves higher flows than conventional standard diaphragm pumps of the same physical size. The durable, oil-less pump is designed for applications requiring high...

Wire EDM.(Innovations)
September 1, 2005... The Robofil 6050TW twin-wire machine features high-precision glass scales that measure increments down to 0.05 pm. Thermo-stabilization of the entire machine eliminates inaccuracy caused by thermal instability. Additionally, the unit boasts a...

Integral bushing and stud shaft wheels.(Innovations)
September 1, 2005... DualVee integral bushing and stud shaft wheels have a one-piece design in which the wheel bearing inner raceway is ground into the wheel bushing or wheel stud shaft. This design yields a lower profile and increased rigidity, resulting in up to...

Scara robot.(Innovations)
September 1, 2005... The TH1050 Scara robot is built from the ground up to perform high-speed operations. Featuring a low-profile, duct-less design and heavy-duty housing, this robot offers the stability and configuration to achieve rapid performance. It reaches...

Splayed pin fin heat sink.(Innovations)
September 1, 2005... The UltraCool P line of splayed pin fin heat sinks generates a cooling premium of 20 to 30 percent over standard pin fin heat sinks, when operating in low air speed environments and in the natural convection mode. The pin fins feature an array...

Control valve.(MDT Exclusive)
September 1, 2005... The MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical-systems) valve uses electrostatic force to direct the flow of inert gases. It offers clean service by eliminating solenoids, spools, springs, and internal seals. On-board electronics provides "last command"...

CMS reconfigures cardiac DRGs to reflect severity of illness.(Regulatory Report)
September 1, 2005... Cardiac manufacturers are evaluating how payments for drug-eluting stents, pacemakers, and coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG) will be affected by the decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconfigure nine...

Japan's new regulations.(Noted ...)
September 1, 2005... All medical devices must conform to new labeling requirements under the fledgling Pharmaceuticals Affairs Law (PAL) policies, according to Pacific Bridge Medical, a medical consulting firm for Asian companies. On the product insert, the medical...

DME legislation update.(Noted ...)
September 1, 2005... The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Access Act of 2005, introduced by Reps. Dave Hobson (R-OH) and John Tanner (D-TN), would restore due process protections to the competitive bidding process under the Medicare Modernization Act, allowing...

Roche insulin pump news.(Noted ...)
September 1, 2005... Roche Diagnostics is awaiting FDA inspection of its Burgdorf, Switzerland manufacturing facility before it can introduce its Accu-Chek D-TRONplus pump in the U.S., the firm says. An earlier version of the pump has been withheld from the U.S....

AdvaMed reworks ASR language in hopes of influencing FDA guidance.(Regulatory Report)
September 1, 2005... AdvaMed currently is gathering information, including legal opinions, on how current analyte specific reagent regulations could be altered, says The Gray Sheet. The trade association unveiled a Lewin Group report on diagnostics recently that...

Interview with Dr. Ajit P. Yoganathan, professor at Georgia Tech: academia as become an integrated portion of medical device R&D and serves as an excellent source for innovation. This month's 'View From The Top' examines the educational sector and discovers more about its contribution to the industry.(View From The Top)(Interview)
September 1, 2005... In high technology fields, the role of academia is not only to guide the next generation of innovators but also to be a source of technological advances. To facilitate this, universities must maintain open lines of communication with companies...

Why device makers must address the emotional needs of consumers: as research confirms a direct correlation between a patient's emotional and physical health, designers have to create devices that will make patients and healthcare workers feel confident. The following article shows why this approach is crucial to a device manufacturer's bottom line.(Emphasis On Product Design)
September 1, 2005... Embarrassment. Confusion. Fear. These emotions, experienced by people using medical products, have a direct effect on a medical manufacturer's bottom line. It is no longer enough to produce a functionally well-designed medical product. To be...

Machining medical devices: machinists producing parts for medical device OEMs face demands for smaller parts, tighter tolerances, faster turnarounds, and new materials. This report, based on interviews with experts, explores these topics.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2005... One of the biggest trends in the medical machining field has to do with small things: the decreasing size of medical devices. Tinier bone screws, stents, and other devices keep machinists on their toes because with small size comes small...

Ceiling filter module.(Notable Products: Cleanroom Products)
September 1, 2005... Available in three sizes, Series 109BL motorized ceiling filter modules are designed for cleanrooms of Class 10,000 to Class 10 and allow ease of installation where overhead space is limited. Clean Air Products 800-423-9728 ...

Wipers.(Notable Products: Cleanroom Products)
September 1, 2005... KimTech Pure Wipers have been specifically designed for ISO Class 4 and higher cleanrooms. Made of 100 percent polypropylene, they can be autoclaved and EtO sterilized. The wipers offer one-step application of alcohol to critical surfaces via a...

Ergonomic chair.(Notable Products: Cleanroom Products)
September 1, 2005... Microtech high-tech chairs for Class 10 cleanrooms and Class 10 combination clean room/static control applications have been enhanced with ergonomic improvements. Adjustable armrests and additional controls for seat and/or backrest adjustment...

High-precision robots.(Notable Products: Cleanroom Products)
September 1, 2005... Four-, five-, and six-axis robots are offered to medical device manufacturers for payloads of up to 20 kg. All models are available in both standard and cleanroom configurations. Repeatability is as low as 0.015 mm. Denso Robotics...

Cleanroom solution found with aid from NASA program.(Notable Products: Cleanroom Products)
September 1, 2005... With Aid From NASA Program To minimize the risk of post-operative infection, medical device manufacturer Anspach Effort must ensure the sterility of its high-speed drill system used for skull and spinal surgery. Consequently, when the project...

Stent trial enrollment complete.(Industry Watch)
September 1, 2005... Abbott has completed patient enrollment in its international ZoMaxx I drug-eluting coronary stent clinical trial. The 400-patient trial will compare the ZoMaxx I to Boston Scientific's Taxus Express2 drug-eluting stent with a primary endpoint...

510(k) clearance.(Industry Watch)
September 1, 2005... The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to LDR Spine, a total spine solution company, to market two additional fusion spine products in the U.S. It will begin marketing and selling the MC+ and ROI partial vertebral body replacement systems to U.S....

ISO 9001:2000 certification.(Industry Watch)
September 1, 2005... Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc., a provider of thermal management solutions for electronic devices, has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification from TUV America Inc., a quality management systems registrar. The ISO 9001 standard is used in...

Distribution agreement.(Industry Watch)
September 1, 2005... A three-year distribution agreement has been arranged between Luminetx Corp., a developer and marketer of bioscience technologies, and Diomed Holdings Inc., an industry leader in the area of minimally invasive medical technologies. The...

Company acquisition.(Industry Watch)
September 1, 2005... Dover Electronics, a subsidiary of Dover Corp., has acquired Colder Products Co., a designer and manufacturer of plastic quick disconnect couplings and specialized liquid and gas handling devices for low pressure plastic tubing connections....

Calendar of events.(Industry Watch)(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... Click on the "Calendar" icon at www.mdtmag.com for information about any of the following events. September 26-28: Pack Expo, conference and exhibition, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. September 26-29: ATExpo, conference and...

Moving toward a more elegant orthopedic device development path: this exclusive report examines the importance of testing and modeling as an integral part of a structured design process. It takes a look at hew testing in the orthopedic device market has become an essential part of the design process and promises to continue to grow as more complex products are developed for patient needs.(Emphasis On Testing & Inspection)
September 1, 2005... The medical device industry has expanded rapidly over the past 20 years, driven in no small part by entrepreneurial medical professionals who have conceived innovative, next-generation orthopedic products that have helped improve patient...

Self-locking design safeguards the reliability of medical lasers.(Case In Point)
September 1, 2005... * The Project: Prevent warranty issues by eliminating the possibility of laser misalignment during shipping or handling. * The Solution: Use a self-locking fastener designed to resist loosening even under heavy loads and severe vibrations....

Connectors.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... PowerMod connectors, compatible with lead-free re-flow soldering, are certified RollS compliant and are offered in three to 30 circuits with a maximum current of 30 amps. They are manufactured from high temperature plastic polyphenylene sulfide...

Electrical safety compliance analyzer.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The Omnia 8100 Series of electrical safety compliance analyzers has received a CUL-US listing mark, having passed all the specifications called out in UL 61010B-1. Omnia models include 4-in-l, 5-in-l, and 6-in-1 electrical safety compliance...

Gas spring.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... Ideally suited for medical applications such as recline and vertical height adjustment of hospital beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers, the rigid locking Bloc-O-Lift gas spring promises safe and reliable position adjustment. The rigid locking...

Injection molding.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... Liquid silicone injection molding services are available for medical applications. Silicone is suitable for the medical industry because of its biocompatibility, auto-clavability, and stability. SMC Ltd. 715-247-3500 InfoLINK-Enter...

Water purification.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... This cost-effective laboratory water purification system is designed for the clinical diagnostic market. The Elix Clinical system is designed for medium-sized clinical analyzers performing chemistry and immunochemistry assays. Consistent, high...

Marking system.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The Kwikmark system is available with a 12 in. x 4 in. marking field and a programmable Z-axis. This design streamlines marking into deep cavities and recesses and is ideal for multiple level marking. Because it is a file based system, there...

Electrical test sets.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... Custom electrical test sets monitor and control a wide range of variables so that manufacturers of electrical products can accurately test their products. The Power Provider System line of custom products is designed to suit each customer's...

EMI/RFI shielding gaskets.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... Three EMI/RFI shielding, beryllium copper, alternate slot gaskets are offered. Extending across the contact radius of these symmetrical profile gaskets, slots alternate from one side to the other. This design enhances the strength of the gasket...

Flexible magnet material.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... Plastalloy material can be magnetized using various magnetization methods including conventional, two-poles each side, multiple-poles, or custom solution to suit many medical and dental applications. It is suitable for custom encoders and speed...

Sound level monitor.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... An illuminated signage option is available for the SL120 sound level monitor. A kit now includes an SL120, a 120 VAC adaptor, a single-sided 110 VAC illuminated light box with red translucent face, and an AC alarm relay module with 9 ft cable...

EMI/RFI shield clips.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... SMiT Shield Clips eliminate the hassles and inefficiencies of secondary hand soldering operations for mounting EMI/RFI shields while accommodating virtually any product design. The shield clips can be placed using high-speed placement equipment...

Ultrasonic proximity sensors.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... These ultrasonic proximity sensors generate a highly focused beam of sound that can access very tight spaces and openings. Just 0.5 in. in diameter and 3.5 to 4.0 in. long, these sensors are designed for small space applications. They are...

Turning machine.(New Products)
September 1, 2005... The Fuji ANS-3100P is a modular machine with one spindle, one turret, and one robot. This highly rigid, hard turning lathe offers built-in automation with the four-axis rack-and-pinion swing arm robot. Its SP1 Max Controller features faster and...

B. Braun.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... ULTRABLOCK[TM] UV-resistant tubing from the B. Braun OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. can be incorporated into custom IV sets. UV light can potentially cause an active ingredient in a drug to degrade. Using UV-resistant tubing saves time...

EPSON Robots.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... The power of choice has made EPSON the world leader in PC controlled precision automation. With mechanisms from 8 microns to 80 KG; true PC controls that are open, flexible, and powerful; and software that is easy to use, EPSON provides the...

MuTech Corporation.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... The PC-128O/CLC, the low-cost color model of the Phoenix USB 2.0 Digital Camera Product Line, is a color camera with a resolution of 1280x1024 (1.3 MP). A 10 bit LUT and 16 MB of frame memory are built-in the camera hardware. A Trigger input...

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Pneumatic cylinders feature polished stainless steel tubes with I.D. 304 for low friction. Available in 12 bore sizes with strokes to 40". Maximum pressure of 250 psig. Precision-rolled construction, clear anodized machined aluminum heads, and...

MicroMo Electronics, Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Announcing the expansion of its DC Micromotor product line with the addition of its Series 1024 S, with an external motor-diameter of only 10 mm and a length of 24 mm. This is achieved through a combination of the "System FAULHABER" ironless...

Slater Tools Inc.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... New series of external rotary broaches fit swiss-type internal rotary broach tool holders. Designed for smaller swiss-type tools used to manufacture medical products, such as bone screws and other micro fastener products. Available in custom...

Douglas Corporation.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Let Douglas Corporation be a preferred supplier for your nameplates, urocals, decals, individual letter graphics, membrane switches, and graphic overlays. Douglas Corporation offers unique product graphics for the medical market. Visit the web...

Millipore Corporation.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... New Membrane Selection guide features a performance characteristics table highlighting pertinent performance criteria for a broad range of mixed cellulose ester (MCE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyether sulfone (PES),...

Universal Air Filter.(Advertiser's Showcase)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... New Perforated Air Filters with uniquely designed hex-pattern panels provide strong, low-cost media support and allow for up to 85% open area, maximizing air flow and extending the life of vital electronic components. Panels are made of one...

Seal Design Guide.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Apple Rubber Products offers its Seal Design Guide in book form or on interactive CD-ROM with comprehensive information, including seal types, gland design, material selection guide, formulas, sizes, how-to order, and details on Apple Rubber's...

Krytox[R] Fluorinated Lubricants.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Krytox[R] Fluorinated Greases and Oils are chemically inert, insoluble in common solvents. Temperature range from -103[degrees]F to 800[degrees]E Compatible with plastics, rubber, ceramics, and metals. Oxygen compatible (safe for oxygen...

REDEL plastic series connector catalog.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Catalog offers new connectors and an easier-to-read format. Ideally suited for medical applications, with options of 2 to 32 contacts. Available in a variety of shell styles, including plugs, sockets, and front, rear, or flange mounted panel...

Custom Electroforms.(Literature Resource Center)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Rugged, precise, light-weight electroforms can be used at cryogenic temperatures or up to 1000[degrees]F. Diameters can range from 0.030 to 8 inches. Wall thicknesses from 0.0003 to 0.025 inches can be supplied. Can be made an integral unit...

The website www.medicalimaging.org--a resource created by companies that make medical imaging products--is designed to eliminate misperceptions concerning medical imaging and educate policymakers, regulators, legislators, purchasers, the media, and consumers on the benefits of the technology.(Online Tools)
September 1, 2005... * The website www.medicalimaging.org--a resource created by companies that make medical imaging products--is designed to eliminate misperceptions concerning medical imaging and educate policymakers, regulators, legislators, purchasers, the...

Mead Fluid Dynamics, a leader in the field of pneumatic components, has redesigned and re-launched its website.(Online Tools)
September 1, 2005... * Mead Fluid Dynamics, a leader in the field of pneumatic components, has redesigned and re-launched its website. The new site has been designed for easy navigation and provides technical information on control valves, cylinders, specialty...

The Plastics Web, a website from IDES Inc., a plastic materials information management company, is dedicated to providing information on polymer materials.(Online Tools)
September 1, 2005... * The Plastics Web, a website from IDES Inc., a plastic materials information management company, is dedicated to providing information on polymer materials. Creation of the site has been a three-phase project. During the first phase, IDES...

Enercon's Plasma3 surface treater offers non-woven converters a way to enhance wettability in non-woven structures to improve adhesion of surfactants, dyes, inks, and coatings.(Free Offers)
September 1, 2005... * Enercon's Plasma3 surface treater offers non-woven converters a way to enhance wettability in non-woven structures to improve adhesion of surfactants, dyes, inks, and coatings. A free sample of Plasma3 treated non-woven material is available...

Providing design engineers with a supply of precision resistive devices for prototyping and design work, TT Electronics BI Technologies Electronic Component Division has developed an engineering sample kit of its SOT-23 packaged precision voltage divider networks.(Free Offers)
September 1, 2005... * Providing design engineers with a supply of precision resistive devices for prototyping and design work, TT Electronics BI Technologies Electronic Component Division has developed an engineering sample kit of its SOT-23 packaged precision...

The MD Medical Device Adhesives Selector Guide, offered by Dymax Corp., includes a comprehensive adhesive/substrate selector chart.(Technical Guides)
September 1, 2005... * The MD Medical Device Adhesives Selector Guide, offered by Dymax Corp., includes a comprehensive adhesive/substrate selector chart. The guide offers information on several standard formulations, each with a unique set of characteristics, to...

This free 28-page guide from Harvard Apparatus explains the theory and practice of using equilibrium dialysis for binding studies.(Technical Guides)
September 1, 2005... * This free 28-page guide from Harvard Apparatus explains the theory and practice of using equilibrium dialysis for binding studies. It discusses the analysis of ligand binding experiment procedures and protocols. In addition, it covers data...

Illustrating medical device concepts.(Engineer's Toolkit)
September 1, 2005... In order to translate the product concepts and design improvements in his head into realistic images, QuintaEdge's Don Edgerton works closely with 4D Artists, a 3D modeling and animation studio in Lake County IL. Producing results that are...