Microbiology/Chemical Testing
NAMSA Expands Laboratory in Irvine, California
March 26, 2013 3:37 pm | by The Associated Press | Namsa | News | CommentsNORTHWOOD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 26, 2013--NAMSA, the world’s leading medical research organization, continues its steady growth with the expansion of its microbiology laboratory in Irvine, California. The newly expanded and state-of-the-art laboratory space will utilize the latest technology...
LISTED UNDER: Laboratory Services | Laboratory Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing
Emerging Biologics: Breaking Down Barriers with Device Companies and the FDA
January 3, 2013 3:29 pm | by Christopher Velis | Articles | CommentsMedical devices and man-made materials have achieved major advances over recent decades. However, a new drumbeat is sounding in healthcare, as the steady growth in the use of biologics in medical procedures is gaining traction. Man-made materials will always have a place in the case of acute trauma, but biologics have the potential to take over as the most effective solution for degenerative conditions.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing
Connected Medical Devices—An Expanding Threat Landscape
December 19, 2012 4:23 pm | by Nate Kube | Articles | CommentsIn 2008, a team of academic researchers shook up the connected medical device community by presenting a paper at an IEEE Symposium, which outlined a potential attack on implanted cardiac devices through the wireless interface. While this initially raised some concern, it was not until Jay Radcliffe demonstrated a potential attack through the wireless interface of a patient-worn insulin pump that awareness of medical device security issues “exploded,” prompting a U.S. Government Accountability Office inquiry into medical device security issues, and a media blitz that continues to this day.
LISTED UNDER: Analyzers | Other Testing Instruments | Product-Safety/Performance Testing
Dip Molded Products Play Critical Role in Medical Equipment Design
December 19, 2012 3:10 pm | by Ed Sullivan | Articles | CommentsDip molding may not be a term that readily comes to mind when surgeons begin complicated procedures. Yet, without this sophisticated, highly controllable process, many medical devices used daily in hospitals could not meet stringent certification requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Dip Molding | Molding | Injection Molding
Yes, it is Brain Surgery – So Precision is Everything
July 17, 2012 2:23 pm | by Lynn Manning | Articles | CommentsThe patient lies wide awake in the operating room (OR), the top of his draped head bared to the neurosurgeon. A second doctor stands at the patient’s side, lifts the man’s arm, and flexes it gently. The hand and wrist are stiff, with a visible tremor. The surgeon makes a slight adjustment to brain-penetrating electrodes mounted through a starburst-shaped plastic fixture fastened to the man’s skull. “How about now?” the surgeon asks. The arm is moved again, this time naturally, smoothly, without shaking. “That’s it,” says the patient, nodding his head with relief.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing
Roundtable Q&A: Materials
July 10, 2012 2:09 pm | Materion Corporation | Articles | CommentsThis month, insights on materials topics—desirable benefits, development focus, and influence on design—are shared. Question 1: Beyond the physical characteristics, what benefits are medical device manufacturers most interested in when selecting a material?
LISTED UNDER: Micro Molding | Biocompatibility Testing | Microbiology/Chemical Testing
Roundtable Q&A: Medical Electronics
July 10, 2012 1:43 pm | Logic Pd | Articles | CommentsQuestion 1: What is the most significant challenge in the miniaturization of medical electronic devices?
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Electronic Components | Medical Device Testing
Testing Helps End Users Select Suppliers & Tubing
July 2, 2012 11:40 am | Advantapure | Product Releases | CommentsAdvantaPure now offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of extractables testing for silicone and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) tubing in the pharmaceutical and clean application industries.
LISTED UNDER: Reinforced | Silicone | Thermoplastic Elastomer
Micro-sample Viscometer Advances Cranial Aneurism Treatment
June 12, 2012 10:47 am | by Michael D’Alelio | Articles | CommentsIn developing an important new treatment for cranial aneurysms, a leading southern California biotech company faced a key challenge: how to precisely control the viscosity of their injectable medical liquid. To find a solution, the company turned to Cambridge Viscosity.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing
Five Steps to Validating the Cleaning Process of Medical Devices
June 6, 2012 10:03 am | by Patrick Kenny | Microtest Laboratories Inc | Articles | CommentsMany modern medical devices are composed of high-tech materials such as metallic alloys or synthetic plastics. Their production may require the use of various agents to aid in the manufacturing process or produce contaminants that require later removal. These devices must be clean to ensure patient safety, and to ensure the device will continue to function as intended. Listed here is a five step process to help keep contaminants out and ensure cleanliness.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Full Service Contract Manufacturing | Medical Device Testing
Perspectives on Battling HAIs
June 5, 2012 11:28 am | Articles | CommentsWhat impact does the effort to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infections have on the development of new medical devices?
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing | Product DesignPractical Challenges for Medical Device Coatings
May 30, 2012 10:25 am | by Josh Simon, Ph.D. | Articles | CommentsBefore selecting a device coating, physical properties and provided benefits are not the only consideration for device designers. There are other critical factors that can significantly impact efficacy. This article reviews variables such as sterilization methods, shelf-life, and aging which can all have an adverse impact on the coating.
LISTED UNDER: Abrasion resistant | Anti-corrosive | Antimicrobial
Precise Cooling and Heating of Fluid
May 9, 2012 8:24 am | Teca Thermoelectric Cooling America Corp | Product Releases | CommentsTECA Corporation announces a unique new product allowing for uniform heating and cooling of fluid via thermoelectric technology. The AHP-800MSP Magnetic Stirring Cold/Hot Plate boasts adjustable features...
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing
CO2 Capability Added to All-in-One Testing Instrument
April 19, 2012 7:49 am | Mocon, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMOCON, Inc. is introducing the MultiCheck® 425—a new, combination testing system for packages with one-way degassing valves. The latest instrument in the MultiCheck® series measures...
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Seal-Strength Testing | Gas Valve
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.
LISTED UNDER: Microbiology/Chemical Testing | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing
