SensorMed's Surgical Safety Device Uses Solvay's Polysulfone for High Heat Resistance and Light Dispersion Cable

June 12, 2012 12:36 pm | by SensorMed | Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C. | Articles | Comments

SensorMed has introduced a disposable version of its CableCap™ laparoscopic safety device, which is designed to eliminate the risk of fire caused by high-intensity surgical light cables in operating rooms. The CableCap device is injection molded of Udel® polysulfone (PSU) resin from Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, for high heat resistance, strength, and excellent light dispersion.

LISTED UNDER: Wire and Cable | Medical Device Testing

Micro-sample Viscometer Advances Cranial Aneurism Treatment

June 12, 2012 10:47 am | by Michael D’Alelio | Articles | Comments

In 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

Effective Teams - Product Development Process and Team Deliverables

June 12, 2012 10:00 am | by Howard Stolz | Honeywell Inc. | Articles | Comments

Why do some teams consistently meet their schedule, cost, and quality targets and others do not? There are libraries full of answers, but two will be discussed that are critical for effective teams: 1) make sure all team members know the company’s Product Development Process and 2) know which deliverables all team members must provide to each other.

LISTED UNDER: Component Testing | Product Design

Making the Link from Requirements to Verification

June 12, 2012 7:58 am | by Mark Pitchford | Articles | Comments

Requirements traceability is seen to yield a more predictable outcome at deployment, and responds to an increased demand for sound monitoring and management techniques during development, particularly between project phases. Appropriate automation can ensure that requirements are shown to be in compliance across the entire software development cycle, and demonstrates how a combination of tools and best practices can ease the implementation and maintenance of software development for medical devices.

LISTED UNDER: Medical Device Testing

New Ballbar Technology Just What the Doctor Ordered for Medical Machine Tools

June 12, 2012 6:45 am | by Clive Warren | Articles | Comments

Ballbar analysis is a proven method for determining machine tool capability, and is the most practical, convenient and comprehensive tool for assessing the contouring accuracy of CNC machines. Ballbars have been commonplace at precision machining operations for more than 20 years, but a Midwest-based medical device manufacturer, is showing how the latest wireless ballbar technology makes a big difference in doing fast capability checks on small machines, as well as establishing a benchmark on machines' volumetric accuracy.

LISTED UNDER: CNC Machining | Wire and Cable | Precision Machining

Study Will Provide Information on How Infectious Diseases May be Transmitted on Aircraft

June 6, 2012 12:34 pm | by Georgia Tech Institute of Technology | News | Comments

A new study is expected to provide the first detailed information on how infectious diseases may be transmitted onboard commercial airliners. Sponsored by aircraft manufacturer Boeing, the research will document patterns of passenger movement inside aircraft cabins and inventory the...

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Energy Optimization Instrument

June 6, 2012 10:46 am | Product Releases | Comments

Ix Innovations today announced the general availability of its PocketPico P200 PowerMate energy optimization instrument. Designed specifically for embedded systems engineers and...

LISTED UNDER: Power Sources | Equipment

Five Steps to Validating the Cleaning Process of Medical Devices

June 6, 2012 10:03 am | by Patrick Kenny | Microtest Laboratories Inc | Articles | Comments

Many 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

Quantifying Design for Manufacturability

June 6, 2012 8:56 am | by John Rokus | Micro Power Electronics, Inc. | Articles | Comments

It was the scientist Lord Kelvin who said, "When you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meager and unsatisfactory kind.” So, if you are among those in the medical device industry who are struggling to keep DFM alive and well within your organization, or you plan to kick off a DFx initiative, this article is for you.

LISTED UNDER: Wire and Cable | Medical Device Testing | Component Testing

Creating & Managing Requirements for Medical Devices

June 6, 2012 7:23 am | by Martin Bakal | Articles | Comments

Rising product complexity, intense market pressures and compliance to industry standards present major challenges for medical device developers. In order to stay competitive, organizations must implement tight coordination between hardware and software engineers to optimize product quality. This is especially true when controlling costs and meeting tight time lines. IBM Rational offers a solution.

LISTED UNDER: Medical Device Testing | Component Testing