Medical Design articles from July 2005

Medical Design archives from July 2005

Magnesium molder adds to facility.(NEWS FROM Contract Manufacturers)
July 1, 2005... Phillips Plastics (phillipsplastics.com) has expanded its magnesium molding operations with the relocation of its thixomolding process business to a 55,000 sq-ft facility in Eau Claire, Wis. The company molds parts from 0.045 to 4 lb, and...

Direct to the U.S.(NEWS FROM Contract Manufacturers)
July 1, 2005... Steinmeyer GmbH, Albstadt, Germany, (steinmeyer.com) now has a direct sales office in Newton, Mass. The office will focus on sales and service of precision ball screws and lead screws in North America, and will let the company provide faster...

Shop adds cleanroom assembly and work cell modules.(NEWS FROM Contract Manufacturers)
July 1, 2005... SMC Ltd. Molding and Manufacturing has opened a new facility in Amery, Wis. to improve its work flow. The company provides precision molding and assembly services to the medical device industry. The new facility houses the company's molding and...

NuSil facility earns FDA certification.(NEWS FROM Contract Manufacturers)
July 1, 2005... NuSil Technology's Bakersfield facility (nusil.com) has become a registered manufacturing site with the Food and Drug Administration. The move comes on the heels of the company's 2004 acquisition of the ingestible Simethicone products from GE...

Orthopedic manufacturer earns several ISO certifications.(NEWS FROM Contract Manufacturers)
July 1, 2005... Unique Design and Development LLC has earned certification to ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2000 from BSI Management Systems. BSI develops, implements, registers management standards, and helps organizations gain accreditation that reflects...

Medical pressure gauges.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Accuaire can provide multiple designs for medical oxygen applications and other inert compressed gas service products. UL approvals now assigned to 0-3000 and 0-4000psi gauges. Bronze and stainless steel gauge measuring elements available....

SMC couplings line.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Servometer[R] flexible couplings are Low Inertia, Zero Backlash, Low Wind-up, precision constant velocity universal joints. Servometer[R] flexible couplings absorb angular and parallel misalignments in combination with axial movements, while...

Miniature harmonic drive gearheads.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... HD Systems has introduced a line of zero-backlash miniature harmonic drive gearheads. These gearheads are available in 3 styles with gear ratios of 30:1 to 100:1. They can be close-coupled to any appropriately sized motor. The gearheads range...

Bishopwisecarver now offers free downloadable 3D CAD drawings.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Download your BishopWisecarver 3D Models for free at bwc.com. The linear motion leader in guide wheel technology now presents fully configurable systems and components available in native 2D and 3D CAD formats. The easy to use online catalog...

Meeting industry's need for stainless steel products.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... A new 30 page Color Designers Guide. Updated technical information in our selection guide tables. Detailed custom fabricated, standard shaped tubing and bending descriptions. Technical information tables will help you select the proper size and...

Precision parts brochure features microetch screens.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Photoetching produces light-gauge parts with intricate patterns and precise tolerances in metals such as BeCu, stainless, tungsten, aluminum, titanium, molybdenum, brass and spring steels. Polyimide film is used to manufacture flexible...

Ceramic Injection Molding technology.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Small Precision Tools (SPT) is a world leader in Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) of complex components with micron tolerances in high volume. With over 30 years experience, SPT has advanced processing capabilities and a worldwide network in the...

Super-E[R] NEMA Premium[TM] efficiency motors.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Baldor Electric Company offers Super-E[R] NEMA Premium[TM] efficiency motors from 1 through 1500 HP in low and medium voltages. TEFC, ODP, WPI and WPII enclosures are available with choice of environmental protection such as severe duty, IEEE...

The power of plasma.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Do you struggle with Adhesion and Bonding problems with your materials? Gas plasma may be the solution you've been looking for. Bond the Unbondable! Wet the Unwettable! Coat the Uncoatable! For over 25 years PVA TePla America, formerly...

Caplugs offers production protection solutions for medical devices.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Caplugs has released a new product sheet designed specifically to meet the needs of the medical field. Caplugs is the leading supplier of protective closures to the medical device industry. Caplugs also offers a full line of standard protective...

Microminiature O-rings & seals.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Apple Rubber offers MicrOring[TM] seals--defined as any O-ring less than 1 mm in either inside diameter or cross section--in more than 2,000 sizes, down to .008 in. (.20mm) I.D.--the smallest size O-ring in the world. Apple Rubber Products...

Electronic packaging.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Learn about the broad range of Pentair Enclosures electronic packaging solutions for medical applications at www.medical-enclosures.com. * Schroff 19" enclosures, portable instrumentation cases, systems and subracks * Custom backplane...

New medical device coating system cures in 1/2 hr.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... With HYDAK[C] FAST-CURE coatings, vascular catheters and guidewires can be now be cured in just 1/2 hour. These coatings are formulated with the natural biopolymer, hyaluronan, which is hydrophilic and highly lubricious. Coatings are compatible...

UtiliTrak[R] linear motion guides with polymer wheels.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... BishopWisecarver announces the PW UtiliTrak[R] with signature DualVee Motion Technology[R] guide wheels. This smooth, low cost, corrosion resistant linear guidance solution features a pre-assembled carriage with studded polymer wheels and...

Custom packaging solutions.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... PRO-TECH is a full service contract manufacturing and packaging company; experienced in providing unequaled quality and customer service to medical device, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic product manufacturers since 1980. Our manufacturing...

Assembly and packaging.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... ISP's contract medical device manufacturing business provides quality, innovative solutions for our customers' assembly and packaging needs. Exacting technical standards, excellent customer service and flexible, rapid response to production...

CGI Inc. gearheads.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Offering the widest range of standard gearhead ratios available in the industry. Providing custom solutions for motion control and automation applications. CGI is focused on engineering expertise and knowledgeable, customer service. CGI...

A quarter century of success.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Medical Device Consultants, Inc. (MDCI), a full-service CRO and regulatory consultancy, helps medical device, IVD, and combination product manufacturers and suppliers achieve and maintain FDA and international compliance. Visit www.mdci.com for...

New miniature slide system with high load capabilities.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... MinVee[TM] is a low profile, miniature slide system consisting of a 4-wheel carriage riding a double edge hardened steel track. The 2"x2" carriage plate features our new integral bushing and stud shaft wheels, available in steel or polymer. The...

Latching hardware for a wide range of medical equipment and devices.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Nielsen Sessions provides you with the exact latching hardware you require for a wide range of medical equipment and devices. If we don't stock what you need, we'll make it for you. Quickly, and inexpensively. In whatever color, finish,...

Precision micro-flex circuits and micro-structures.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Metrigraphics Division of Dynamics Research Corp. is a leading worldwide supplier of ultrahigh precision, custom OEM components for the life sciences market. Core technologies of electroforming, photolithography, and thin film sputtering are...

Adhesives, sealants & coatings.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Master Bond Inc. manufactures a line of adhesives, sealants, coatings and encapsulants employed for the manufacture of both disposable and reusable medical devices. Our product line consists of epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes, cyanoacrylates...

Flourescent USAF Resolution Targets.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Fluorescent USAF 1951 Resolution Targets are designed for calibrating the optics of systems that use UV illumination, such as fluorescent microscopes, confocal microscopes, and UV-based imaging systems, as well as other instruments used for...

Dualvee[R] guide wheels take you to a higher level of clean.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Clean room compatible wheels consisting of 400 series stainless steel and synthetic PFPE grease are now available from stock. Special materials, lubricants, surface treatments, and processing are also possible. Available in sizes 0-3. Excellent...

Caplugs' new catalog released.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Caplugs' new product catalog features more than 80 new parts along with our existing product lines of caps, plugs, edge liners, grommets, wraps, nettings, and Clearview[TM] tubing. The 150-page, full-color catalog highlights more than 100...

TSI OEM flow sensors.(DATA files: PRODUCT LITERATURE ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... Affordable, high performance air and gas flow sensors that feature: * Low pressure drop * Fast 4 msec response * High accuracy * Standard and custom versions Enhance your product's performance and improve the time to...

Spur gearheads for high shaft loading capacity.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... The SI series of spur gearheads uses high strength steels for a reliable, one-piece gear cluster in four sizes ranging from 2.25 to 4.5 in. and 1.5 to 15.5 lb. All gears are heat-treated and allow 4,000 rpm input and minimum efficiency of 90%....

SMD Blue LED displays.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... The series of 0.4-in character height Dual Blue SMD LED displays have InGaN LED chips. They are also available in alphanumeric and single digit APSA series with blue color selection (470nm). At a thickness as thin as 0.148-in., the display's...

Plasma preps plastic for adhesives and ink.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... The M4L prepares plastic parts for adhesive assembly, labeling, or printing without chemical baths and solvent washes that usually leave thin-film barriers to inks and adhesives. A gas-plasma treatment (pvateplaamerica.com) lets adhesives,...

Stainless-steel cylinders.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... High-quality stainless-steel pneumatic cylinders feature polished 304 stainless-steel tubes for low breakaway force. Twelve bore sizes are available with strokes up to 40 in. Additional features include clear anodized machined aluminum heads,...

Piston pumps.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... Series 1207 WOB-L piston pumps work in pressure and vacuum applications. They have oil-less, nonlube pistons and cylinders for long life and clean airflow. Bearings are permanently lubricated. Other features include stainless-steel valves,...

Brushless servomotor and amplifier.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... The BLT-040LV operates from 12, 24, or 48 Vdc and measures 41 x 112 mm (1.6 x 4.4 in.) and has a built-in 2,000-line encoder. The motor produces 0.28 Nm (2.5 lb-in.) of torque when used with the ACS200 all-digital servoamplifier. Peak stall...

Compact step motor controls.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... KL2531 and KL2541 stepper motor terminals are compact I/O alternatives to traditional stepper controls. These bus terminals eliminate the need for remote amplifiers on small stepper motors up to 200 W. With a size of only 12 mm, the KL2531 is...

Brushless dc kit motor.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... The 000308-02 low-cogging brushless dc kit motor is aimed at applications sensitive to torque ripple. At 60 rpm, cogging torque is no greater than 1 oz-in. A proprietary encapsulation process protects windings from harsh environments. The motor...

High-efficiency actuators.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... VLA actuators incorporate patented caged technology, QZ lubricators, and electro-mechanical components. Caged Technology separates rolling elements with a synthetic resin cage that retains grease, and reduces maintenance costs. The QZ...

Mighty, small diaphragm pump.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... The T2-05 diaphragm pump has a footprint of 32 x 13 x 22 mm and weighs just 14 gm. Features include flows to 0.64-slpm, pressure to 6-psig, vacuum to 12-in. Hg, choice of three windings (4.2, 8, and 12 V), and an ABS flow path with a choice of...

Linear actuator hits 6 m/s.(DESIGN Solutions)
July 1, 2005... HepcoMotion PDU2 (Profile Driven Unit, size 2) linear-transmission units are robust, high-performance actuators for applications requiring a cost effective solution to fit into a compact space. PDU satisfies slow moving, light-load...

RF connectors increase packaging density, performance.(ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS)
July 1, 2005... Gore 100 series connectors are super high-density blindmate, high performance microwave interconnect systems that work well through 100 GHz. Blindmate interfaces are robust, durable, and lightweight. A socket-to-socket bullet weighs less than...

Plastic connectors in metal housing.(ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS)
July 1, 2005... Medi-Snap circular connectors are now available with metal push-pull locks. They are compatible with the plastic versions, run to more than 1,000 mating cycles, have receptacles for front, rear, and front-or-rear panel assembly, and have seven...

Powered enclosures for critical applications.(ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS)
July 1, 2005... D+1600 Series enclosures have solid aluminum construction for structural integrity to better protect boards during rigorous use. A stainless steel inject/eject plate provides up to 104 lbs of insertion/extraction force, withstanding unlimited...

Solenoid valve connectors.(ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS)
July 1, 2005... Series 5F and 5J solenoid valve connectors are available in sizes ISO, mini, 8mm, and 9.4mm. Six and 15 ft wire lengths come standard and a hard usage cable is available. The connectors can be at a straight or right-angle orientation and have...

Load management.(ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS)
July 1, 2005... Eleven new IntelliMAX high-current (up to 400 mA), low loss (typical RDS(ON) = 0.120 ohms) load switches reduce design cycle times and costs for battery-powered portable applications. The extensive IntelliMAX load management portfolio ensures a...

More on MDUFMA madness.(Medical Edge)
July 1, 2005... Imagine a cop responding to your plea for help after your house has been ransacked. After a brief interview, he presents you with a bill for $50 payable before he begins an investigation. "This is outrageous!" you say. "Sir," he explains, "this...

More than pushing and pulling: the latest electric cylinders can push 2,000 lb from 24 V, have cross sections less than one-in. square, and can be washed with OR cleaning solvents.
July 1, 2005... The trend in electric actuator design in medical applications is to put as much push as possible in the smallest package. And because the device will be used around patients, it should work as quietly and smoothly as possible. A number of...

A few guidelines for selecting filters: find the best filter by considering flow rate, barrier properties, and fluid pressure.
July 1, 2005... Finding an air bubble in an IV line may be reason to panic. The introduction of air emboli in the blood stream can be fatal. But patients need not worry because in a growing number of IV sets, filters are there to keep air and foreign particles...

Lab-on-a-chip moves toward the clinic.(INNOVATIONS)
July 1, 2005... Researchers have been working for more than a decade to bring lab-on-a-chip to market. At first it was to supply the military with small, disposable devices that would detect chemical and biological weapons. Today, it is focused more on...

Complex prototypes in less than a week.(MEDICAL MANUFACTURING UPDATE)
July 1, 2005... Rapid-injection molding delivered complex prototypes to Tensys Medical Inc., San Diego, (tensys.com) in six days to support product-development programs. The company designed T-Line, an unusual beat-to-beat blood pressure sensor that would be...

Smart NC cuts time from cycles.(MEDICAL MANUFACTURING UPDATE)
July 1, 2005... Clever techniques manage cutting-tool motion for significantly higher material removal rates says TrueMill software developer Surfware Inc., Westlake Village, Calif. (surfware.com). The NC software controls tool engagement with more aggressive...

Tiny abrasives make a big difference to implants.(MEDICAL MANUFACTURING UPDATE)
July 1, 2005... One way implant manufacturers can improve operations is by selecting the proper abrasive for finishing operations. "Finishing orthopedic implants can include four to six steps, from grinding, to finishing, to polishing," says John L. Barry,...

Size and select aluminum framing.(MEDICAL MANUFACTURING UPDATE)
July 1, 2005... The Aluminum Framing Web site has been redesigned by Bosch Rexroth's Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group. Needed parts and information on aluminum framing take few selections. Orders are supplied by Rexroth distributors. "The site is...

Meetings & shows.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... FDA Regulatory & Compliance Symposium Aug. 24 to 26--This three-day event focuses on risk management and FDA compliance through every stage of a product's lifecycle. More than 30 authorities, including former high-ranking FDA officials,...

Novel servomotor lets microscope scan fast.(MOTION CONTROL NEWS)
July 1, 2005... Pathologists need no longer peer through microscopes scrutinizing tissue samples, thanks to a digital slide-imaging system from Aperio Technologies Inc., San Diego. The ScanScope system uses three direct-drive, PZT-based servomotors to position...

Delicate production parts in 6 days.(INDUSTRY News)
July 1, 2005... When NASA prime contractor Payload System Inc., Cambridge, Mass., (www.payload.com) found itself on the fastrack to production, it asked a photochemical machining company to deliver delicate stainless-steel supports in three hardnesses and in...

Nordson Corp.
July 1, 2005... Nordson Corp. Westlake, Ohio, launched a new Life Sciences Web portal at nordson.com/lifesciences. Visitors to the site can register to have a Nordson representative visit their facilities to give a dispensing seminar, access quick links to...

Medrad Inc.
July 1, 2005... The 1.5T HD Neurovascular Array coil for GE's Signa 1.5T Excite HDMR systems generates high signal-to-noise ratios and uniformity for imaging the brain and vasculature in the head and neck. The coil, from Medrad Inc., Indianola, Pa.,...

Minco.
July 1, 2005... Minco, a designer and manufacturer of critical components for critical thermal applications, will conduct a one-hour Webcast in partnership with Medical Design Magazine on September 21st, at 2:00 Eastern Time. The title of the Webcast is "Five...

Need financing? Look to Canada.(INDUSTRY News)
July 1, 2005... The newly revised Canadian Subsidy Directory 2005 (canadian_ subsidies@bluebottle.com) is the most complete and affordable reference for those looking for financing, say its authors. The publication contains more than 3,000 direct and indirect...

Oxygen regulator comes off empty tank at the touch of a button.(INDUSTRY News)
July 1, 2005... An adapter for breathing-oxygen cylinders uses tank-air pressure to lock the regulator in place. The simple adapter is easy to use, fits any regulator, and is up to 30-times stronger than standard screw-yolk mechanisms. The adaptor slides onto...

You people are an odd lot.(Regulations & FDA)
July 1, 2005... The FDA released statistics on the medical-device manufacturing industry which shows they are just as diverse as the products that they manufacture. For instance: * There are about 18,000 manufacturers of medical devices worldwide *...

Safety program gets budget boost.(Regulations & FDA)
July 1, 2005... Funding for the FY 2006 FDA budget includes a proposed 24% increase by the President for the FDA's post-market safety program. This is to help further ensure that America's pharmaceutical supply is safe, effective, and of the highest quality,...

Site explains FDA's nanotechnology regulations.(Regulations & FDA)
July 1, 2005... FDA's Office of Science and Health Coordination has created a Web site devoted to the agency's regulation of products that use nanotechnology, defined as research and development at the atomic, molecular, or macromolecular level. The site links...

Remote patient monitoring allows sharing electronic records.(Regulations & FDA)
July 1, 2005... The FDA approved version 2.1 software for the Housecall Plus remote patient monitoring system from St. Jude Medical Inc., St. Paul, (www.sjm.com). The upgrade lets medical professionals create electronic PDF files of a patient's...

FDA prefers remote monitoring to surprise visits.(INDUSTRY News)
July 1, 2005... Most every day FDA agents make surprise inspections to ensure production lines meet their regulations. That takes a lot of travel time and manpower. Recently, the agency noted that remote monitoring might be as useful. "Apparently, the FDA...

MD&M East doesn't disappoint.(INDUSTRY)
July 1, 2005... The Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East, EastPack, PLASTEC East, Automation Technology Expo (ATX), and Atlantic Design & Manufacturing shows held this June in New York City generated $400 million in sales by 1,500 exhibitors. "The shows...

Sterilizer could have a place on the production line.(Machine Of The Month)
July 1, 2005... Why not put sterilization equipment right in-line with assembly and packaging operations, asks STERIS Corp., Life Sciences, Mentor, Ohio, (steris.com). The company's VHP MD Series sterilization equipment is aimed at just-in-time sterilization...

New ideas prevent counterfeiting.(PACKAGING WRAP-UP)
July 1, 2005... Ensuring product authenticity is the key mission of West Spectra, technology developed by West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., Lionville, Penn., (westpharma.com). It gives manufacturers of injectable pharmaceuticals increased protection against...

It's almost PackageCAD.(PACKAGING WRAP-UP)
July 1, 2005... A new simplifying wizard compliments the existing direct-edit tools in VX CAD/CAM software from VX Corp., Palm Bay, Fla., (vx.com). The additions make the software well adapted to designing packages. Current VX tools allow editing imported...

Satisfying all "pallets".(PACKAGING WRAP-UP)
July 1, 2005... PalletTech palletizing software V3.3 meets the increasing need for flexibility and ease of use issue in complicated robot palletizing applications. The software from Kuka Robotics Corp., Clinton Township, Mich., (kukarobotics. com) has two...

Survival guide for contract packaging: contract packagers suggest starting early, budgeting time, and communicating often to make outsourcing as easy as possible.
July 1, 2005... OEMs not familiar with packaging technology can easily get lost in a maze of possibilities. Add in FDA compliance and sterilization and the process can throw projects off track. But outsourcing packaging doesn't have to be a headache. Several...

UV-cured adhesives bond fast.(Product Spotlight Adhesives)
July 1, 2005... UV-curable adhesives adhere to a variety of substrates for fast, simple, and cost-effective bonding. The single-part adhesives cure within seconds of exposure to ultra-violet light, ensuring accurate alignment of components for bonding glass...

Pressure-sensitive adhesives.(Product Spotlight Adhesives)
July 1, 2005... Coated pressure-sensitive adhesive laminates such as foams, polyesters, polyurethanes, non-wovens, and other stocks are tailored to manufacturers' needs. Specialty laminates are toll or contract manufactured under pharmaceutical GMP conditions...

Adhesive system for invitro diagnostic products.(Product Spotlight Adhesives)
July 1, 2005... The ARcare 90106 system is used in in-vitro diagnostic products. The clear, double-faced film is coated on both sides with a high coatweight, hybrid pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in roll stock form and is used for bonding in...

Designing for sterilization: when sterilization is an afterthought to design, medical products take longer and cost more to sterilize.
July 1, 2005... It's not hard to see trouble coming when a protective sheath over a hypodermic needle fits so snugly that ethylene-oxide gas (EtO), a sterilant, cannot penetrate the sealing surfaces. Or consider a two-part, water-tight float in a medical...

Molded silicone eliminates fittings and leaks.(TODAY'S TUBING TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2005... Molded silicone components are suited for medical, laboratory, research, development, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications. Components consist of tubing and hose assemblies, stoppers, and sealing systems for medical devices, bottles,...

Fluoroplastic heat-shrink tubing.(TODAY'S TUBING TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2005... USP Class VI-compliant heat-shrink tubing is made in a Class 10,000 clean room. The manufacturer designs, develops, and recovers fluoroplastic heat shrink tubing over products to reduce scrap and allow immediate use. Heat-shrink tubing can be...

Stainless steel tubes easily bend inside blood vessels.(TODAY'S TUBING TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2005... The Actone is a hollow multi-stranded stainless steel tube used for endoscopic and catheter applications. Compared to a hypotube, the Actone has 1:1 torque, excellent kink-free flexibility at small radius bends to manipulate the final device...

Multi-lumen small diameter tubing.(TODAY'S TUBING TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2005... Single and multi-lumen small diameter tubing is available with inside diameters down to 0.002-in., walls as thin as 0.002-in., and outside diameters to 0.5-in. Tubing can be extruded in nylon, polyurethane, polycarbonate, acetal, liquid crystal...