Articles
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part II
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
Perspectives on Manufacturing Technologies, Part I
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | CommentsThe capabilities of manufacturers are growing to enable the fabrication of components that are extremely tiny, very complex, and incredibly intricate. These advances are leading to medical devices that could not have been developed just a few years ago.
Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Latex
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by William Doyle | CommentsLatex is a preferred material for thousands of products. However, prolonged exposure has revealed concerns with allergies that cause reactions ranging from mild itching to troubled breathing.
Pin Fin Heat Sinks: A Sharper Way to Keep Medical Electronics Cool
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by Barry Dagan | CommentsKeeping electronics cool is critical to ensuring their long life and reliability. Utilizing heat sinks can help achieve this, but determining the proper type and configuration can be a challenge. This article reviews pin fin heat sinks, material options, sparse vs.
Shining a New Light on Surgical Procedures
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by Paul Scheidt and Dave Medinis | CommentsMaintaining a well-lit field of view during surgical procedures has traditionally been accomplished with Xenon bulb technology. However, this solution brings with it a number of concerns that impacts both the surgical team and the patient.
Rediscovering the Benefits of Microabrasive Blasting Technology
October 5, 2009 6:19 am | by Colin Weightman | Nitinol Devices & Components | CommentsMicroabrasive blasting offers medical device manufacturers an effective way to treat the surface of a variety of materials for a wide array of applications. However, many may not be aware of how extensive its benefits are.
Perspectives on Combination Products, Part 2
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | CommentsThe marriage of a medical device with a drug or biologic has been increasing significantly within healthcare. The combinations have resulted in numerous benefits that could not have been realized with just one of the elements being indicated on its own.
Perspectives on Combination Products, Part 1
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | CommentsThe marriage of a medical device with a drug or biologic has been increasing significantly within healthcare. The combinations have resulted in numerous benefits that could not have been realized with just one of the elements being indicated on its own.
Six Pitfalls of Medical Device Packaging Development
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | by Bill Limmer | CommentsA device's packaging is a critical component as it can protect it, keep it sterile, and help prevent tampering. However, for medical device designers, it is easy to overlook this aspect of the device and either come up short on what's needed or over do it and use too much packaging.
Flowmeters Are the & quot;Eyes & quot; of Medical Devices During Heart Recovery
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | by Erik J. Rosaen | CommentsFlowmeters are typically found in machinery and equipment not usually associated with medical devices. However, two companies have determined how they can be used in a circulatory support system that is beneficial during heart recovery.
Use of Expanded PTFE Membranes in Medical Filtration
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | by Eric C. Wigner and Keith Fritsky | W.L. Gore & Associates | CommentsPTFE and ePTFE offer medical device manufacturers a range of benefits for their finished products. Using the material as a filtration media, it is ideally suited to several application areas, such as in drug delivery, urine collection, and laparoscopic surgery.
Handling a Three Molding Process Solution
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | by Tobey Hayden | CommentsThe Project: Design a bed handle that will fit onto existing Joerns beds, increase patient comfort, and enhance caregiver safety.
Coating on EMI Shielding
August 5, 2009 10:45 am | by Andrew Wang | CommentsAs hospital rooms become more high tech, an important concern for today's medical device designer is electromagnetic interference (EMI). Much attention has already been given to the infamous cell phone case which highlights interference from radio frequency signals.
Controversial Devices
August 5, 2009 10:45 am | Astrodyne Corporation | CommentsMost medical devices are designed for the purpose of assisting people who are sick or suffering.
Staying Ahead of the Pack
August 5, 2009 10:44 am | by Ed Emerson | CommentsIn a world of hungry microorganisms, it is critical that medical devices—designed to heal—do not inadvertently do the opposite by infecting the patient.
