Articles
Essential Ingredients for Orthopedic Implants
May 7, 2010 6:02 am | by Tony Listro | CommentsMetal is no longer the only material option when discussing orthopedic implants. A variety of polymers are being indicated for both long term and bioresorbable devices. Additives and active pharmaceutical ingredients are also being utilized with these materials. This article examines the opportunities realized when using polymers for orthopedic implants.
Considerations for Outsourced Injection Molded Parts and Prototypes
May 6, 2010 10:36 am | by Brad Cleveland | Proto Labs, Inc. | CommentsHaving a reliable external injection molded components supplier on speed dial seems like a more common requirement for today’s medical device design engineer. However, prior to making that choice, there are a number of aspects to evaluate
Nurses Gain Helping Hand From Motor Solutions
May 5, 2010 11:22 am | by Joe Martino | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | CommentsMotors are used to enable a device to move a patient from one location to another without any chance of back injury to healthcare professionals.
Omnify Empower Mitigates CAPA Woes
May 5, 2010 10:46 am | by Omnify Software | CommentsOmnify's robust software suite aligns PLM with quality measures to achieve FDA compliance.
Medical Components Manufacturer upgrades to OpenDMIS Software
May 5, 2010 10:34 am | by Xspect Solutions | CommentsAn unfavorable experience with PCDMIS software upgrading, led Connecticut precision CNC machining company, Tomz Corporation, to purchase a new Wenzel machine with OpenDMIS software.
Preparing for Changes in the Regulatory Landscape
May 5, 2010 10:13 am | by Tim Mohn | CommentsWith the constant tightening of FDA regulations, one must wonder what impact greater regulatory scrutiny will have on companies within the device industry. Or, perhaps more accurately, what do companies need to be doing now to prepare for regulations when they can’t yet know just what form these regulations will ultimately take?
Simulution Relies on SensAble Technologies’ Haptic Devices to Create Touch-Enabled Orthopedic Surgery Simulator
May 5, 2010 8:38 am | by Simulution | CommentsA new technology enables surgeons to practice delicate spinal procedures virtually, with less risk and improved patient outcomes.
Twin-Sheet Forming is the Best Medicine
May 5, 2010 7:38 am | by Specialty Manufacturing Inc. | CommentsWhen is a medical tray not a tray? When it’s a crash bumper, a patient’s walker, or a makeshift briefcase. Philips Medical Systems knew from experience that its portable medical devices needed to be able to withstand abuse far outside the scope of the intended design.
Purple Color Differentiation is a Life Saver When Feeding Critical Care Patients
May 5, 2010 7:23 am | by Applied Medical Technology, Inc. | CommentsWhen Applied Medical Technology, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of niche medical and surgical products, wanted to re-design its feed set systems to add a distinctive purple color, it chose an RTP 700 Series precolored low density polyethylene compound from RTP Company for the feed set strap.
Intelligent Pump System Will Advance Microfluidic Applications
May 5, 2010 7:06 am | by Dolomite | CommentsDolomite has announced the release of the Mitos Syringe Pump, an intelligent pump system that enables the future development of complex and powerful microfluidic systems.
Charge-Neutral Compound Optimizes Dosage for Asthma Inhaler Device
May 5, 2010 6:46 am | by RTP Company | CommentsFor drug delivery devices, ensuring patients receive consistent dosages is essential to successful treatment. One medical device manufacturer has created a material for the production of inhalers that promises to solve many problems faced by asthma sufferers.
Ask the Expert
May 5, 2010 6:28 am | by Tom O’Brien | CommentsAn interview with Tom O’Brien of SABIC Innovative Plastics on materials for home healthcare medical devices.
New Sample Digestion System Utilizes RGS Rapid Guide Screw for Precise Motion
May 5, 2010 6:15 am | by Thomas Cain, Inc. | CommentsNew, technologically advanced devices are constantly being developed for use in environmental laboratories. Generally speaking, their primary benefits lie in reduced analysis time, increased accuracy, and greater reliability. One such device is DEENA, the creation of which is discussed in this article.
Polymer Delivers High Heat Resistance to Improve Performance of Dental Bite Stick
May 5, 2010 5:54 am | by Victrex | CommentsWhen Dentronix, a Coltene/Whaledent subsidiary, was designing its new “High Heat” bite stick, it needed a material that could withstand the high temperature requirements of dry-heat sterilizers. It chose Victrex Peek (a high performance polymer used in many high-end medical applications) because of the material’s superior combination of properties.
Unique Challenges to Measuring Microparts
May 5, 2010 5:34 am | by Patrick Lanthier | CommentsMeasuring extremely small parts presents a distinct set of obstacles. This article outlines the three steps that must be taken when measuring micro and meso scale parts to ensure the most accurate results: part handling, part cleaning, and part fixturing.
