Preventing Protein Build Up on In-Vivo Devices and Biosensors
March 5, 2012 11:32 am | by John Marugg, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsBiosensors are critical components of diagnostic devices. They are tiny, integrated circuit chips that transmit readings from within the body to an external component that displays data for physicians and patients. Biosensors have many applications including important roles in continuous glucose monitors, sensors that monitor cell health, and magnetic sensors associated with microlabels and microfluidic cartridges, just to name a few. A big obstacle facing biosensors that are implanted into the body is longevity.
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New Uses of Adhesives in Durable Medical Diagnostic Equipment
February 9, 2012 8:46 am | by Jeremy Cooler | Articles | CommentsDesign engineers for medical diagnostic equipment are acutely aware of the dramatic growth and change in the healthcare industry. Medical OEMs and contract manufacturers are looking for suppliers who can help them meet new industry and federal regulations, achieve the highest quality products, support new care approaches (including patient-controlled monitoring and treatment), and drive down manufacturing costs.
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Optical Engines for Detecting Light Energy at Multiple Wavelengths
January 13, 2012 6:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsNewport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, announces the OptoFlash™, a miniature, multi-channel...
LISTED UNDER: Lamps and Lights | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Component TestingApplying Tech: Implantable Devices
January 5, 2012 11:21 am | Articles | CommentsHow are you influencing implantable devices?
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Perspectives on Miniaturization
January 5, 2012 9:47 am | Articles | CommentsIn the effort to make medical devices smaller, what has been the most challenging obstacle you have faced and how were you able to resolve this problem?
LISTED UNDER: Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Surface Modification CoatingsTop 10 Tips for Efficient Thermal Management
December 20, 2011 6:38 am | by W. John Bilski | Articles | CommentsWith more medical devices containing electronic components, the heat generated by these components becomes a greater issue for the designers of the finished products. As such, consulting with a thermal management expert prior to designing a new device becomes a high priority “to do” item. This article provides a number of additional tips to address thermal management challenges.
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RFID Tag Housing Made of PPSU Resin for Exceptional Autoclavability and Toughness
November 29, 2011 5:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsToppan Printing's new radio frequency identification (RFID) tag housings for medical equipment are made of Radel R-5100 polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC for exceptional autoclavability and toughness.
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Perspectives on Balancing Development Success, Part II
October 28, 2011 12:12 pm | WuXi AppTec | Articles | CommentsWith the development of a medical device, how do you best achieve a balance between time to market, cost savings, and regulatory compliance?
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Two-Shot Liquid Silicone and PC—A Union of Medical Materials
October 21, 2011 11:11 am | by Eric Bishop | Articles | CommentsThe Challenge: A previously identified material selected to be overmolded onto polycarbonate would not properly bond without pre-treatment. The Solution: Utilizing a liquid injection molding system product, a replacement material that did not require pre-treatment and offered the ability to perform a higher production run than originally scheduled resolved the bonding challenge.
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Digital Humidity Temperature Sensors
September 29, 2011 7:03 am | Honeywell Sensing And Control | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell (NYSE:HON) introduced today the new HumidIcon™ Digital Humidity/Temperature Sensors, HIH-6130/6131 Series, offering industry- leading accuracy...
LISTED UNDER: Sensors | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device TestingNew White Paper Helps Medical Device Manufacturers Validate Cleaning Processes
August 17, 2011 12:50 pm | Product Releases | CommentsA free white paper that guides manufacturers of medical devices in the validation of their cleaning processes is available from Microtest Laboratories.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning Supplies | Cleaning Systems and Chemicals | PapersNew Ensinger Website Provides Detailed Product Specifications and Support Information
August 17, 2011 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEnsinger, Inc. has launched a new engineering thermoplastics website, Ensinger-inc.com, that provides technical data and an overview of the company's support services.
LISTED UNDER: Medical Device Testing | Product-Safety/Performance Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingVersatile Biomaterial Brings Exceptional Performance in Spinal Devices
July 25, 2011 10:08 am | by Joseph Grande | Articles | CommentsDiFUSION Technologies’ new interbody implants are made of Solvay’s Zeniva PEEK, which has a modulus very similar to that of bone, along with toughness and fatigue resistance. The implants are for intervertebral body fusion of the thoracolumbar spine, and to be used with supplemental internal fixation. These implants are hollow, meaning the bone can grow through the device, and fuse the nearby bony surfaces of the vertebrae.
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Medical Grade Epoxy Adhesive Withstands High Temperatures and Repeated Sterilization
July 14, 2011 7:30 am | Master Bond, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCapable of tolerating the harsh environments of the medical industry, Master Bond EP42HT-2ND2MED (Black) fully complies with the testing requirements of USP Class VI plastics.
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Perspectives on Device Design—Part 2
July 6, 2011 11:41 am | Colder Products Company | Articles | CommentsBesides “early collaboration,” what tip do you have for medical device designers developing a new project that is specific to your area of the industry?
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