Are Your Component Providers Supplying You With the Right Testing Information?
August 10, 2007 8:03 am | by Jesse Bonfeld | Articles | CommentsDevice manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the safety and performance of a finished medical device. Therefore, they need to ensure their component suppliers are providing products that meet precise, critical specifications.
LISTED UNDER: Component Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device TestingNanotechnology: Huge Future for Small Innovation
July 5, 2007 12:16 pm | Articles | CommentsMedical nanotechnology promises improved diagnostics, delivery of drugs with exquisite precision, and even nanosurgery.
LISTED UNDER: Product R&D | Micro Molding | Insert Micro MoldingAll Plastics Are Not Created Equal
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsSince plastics do not all present with the same attributes or offer the same physical characteristics, there is a need for specificity in the accelerated aging testing of them.
LISTED UNDER: PVC Tubing | Laboratory Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingAchieving Optimal Particle Size Distribution in Inhalation Therapy
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Articles | CommentsInhalation therapy has proven to be an effective method of administering a number of pharmaceuticals for more than a century. However, achieving the optimal particle size for a treatment with particular pharmaceutical formulations has been a troublesome task.
LISTED UNDER: Product R&D | Control | FlowIs Your Supply Base Changing Without You?
February 7, 2007 10:03 am | Articles | CommentsWhile RoHS doesn’t directly affect medical device manufacturers in the U.S., many component suppliers are changing their products to be in compliance with the regulation.
LISTED UNDER: Regulatory Affairs | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Full Service Contract ManufacturingFinding the Right Fit for Tubing
January 19, 2007 8:30 am | Value Plastics, A Nordson Company | Articles | CommentsThere is more to finding the right barb style connector for tubing than engineers might currently consider. Taking the extra time to conduct the proper tests will go a long way in ensuring a reliable system.
LISTED UNDER: Connectors | Fittings | Microbiology/Chemical TestingFacing Double Jeopardy in the Testing of Combination Products
October 13, 2006 9:50 am | Microtest Laboratories Inc | Product Releases | CommentsCombination products can cause twice as many problems for companies in the testing of these devices since they require expertise in two highly regulated specialties—medical devices and pharmaceuticals. This article offers a number of areas manufacturers of these devices will have to consider.
LISTED UNDER: Medical Device Testing | Cylinders | Biocompatibility TestingSilicone Is the Stone That Kills Two Birds
October 13, 2006 9:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsSilicone has emerged as one of the most researched biomaterials available to pharmaceutical makers and medical device manufacturers. As such, it readily lends itself to being an ideal choice for use in combination products where these two industries merge.
LISTED UNDER: Silicone | Injection Molding | Micro MoldingThe Combination Products Event for 2007
October 11, 2006 8:48 am | Reed Exhibitions Usa | Product Releases | CommentsReed Life Sciences is excited to announce PharmaMedDevice—the only comprehensive forum that fully illuminates the convergence of the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biologic industries. The inaugural event will be co-located with Interphex, April 24-26, 2007, at the Jacob K.
LISTED UNDER: Business Planning | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device TestingInnovation Plus Collaboration Equals a Successful Combination
October 11, 2006 7:37 am | Reed Exhibitions Usa | Product Releases | CommentsCompanies need to move rapidly to take advantage of developing trends in healthcare treatment modalities. This article examines many of the factors combination product manufacturers need to consider to accelerate their product’s time to market.
LISTED UNDER: Product Design | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Wire and CableChoosing a Vent Membrane for a Medical Device
September 5, 2006 7:16 am | Millipore Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsHydrophobic polymeric membranes are widely used in medical devices to sterilize gases which pass through them or to provide sterile barriers between the atmosphere and device interiors.
LISTED UNDER: PTFE | Insert Molding | Micro Molding
Internal Form and Finish Critical to Manufacture of Heart Pump
August 4, 2006 7:17 am | Mitutoyo America Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Project: Verify that geometry and surface texture of the housing for a heart pump will facilitate smooth functioning while not adversely affecting blood. The Solution: Use extremely accurate instrumentation to measure form and surface to ensure they are compliant with specifications.
LISTED UNDER: Measurement Instruments | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingDesigning a Cleaning Efficacy Program for Reusable Devices
August 3, 2006 12:17 pm | Namsa | Product Releases | CommentsThere have been a number of changes in the last decade, which have raised questions as to how manufacturers should design cleaning and sterilization validation in order to be in compliance with new standards.
LISTED UNDER: Product Safety Compliance | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical TestingPlastics Tech Tip
July 7, 2006 7:33 am | News | Product Releases | CommentsAccelerated aging testing of plastics used in medical packaging applications is a process that must be exact and accurate.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical TestingVision System Heats Up Needle-Electrode Inspection Process
May 3, 2006 6:04 am | Cognex Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Project: Create an alternative to the inspection protocols that rely on a human operator to verify the quality of electrosurgery electrodes. The Solution: Develop a 100% automated inspection system, that maintains rapid throughput, to ensure consistent results.
LISTED UNDER: Machine-Vision Systems | Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Full Service Contract Manufacturing
