Medical Design Technology
Perspectives on Evolution of Miniaturization
October 17, 2012 3:39 pm | by Steve Kuckworth, Jessica Willing-Pichs, Ian Hardy, Chad Marak, John Beigel, Trygve Olsen, and Chris Ault | Clariant Corporation | Articles | CommentsAs medical devices migrate from the hospital to the patient’s home or workplace, two concepts will become increasingly important: manageability and security. Remote medical devices must often provide continuous care, regardless of their location. Consequently, IT teams will need to manage and control the devices remotely...
Multisorb Launches New Website
October 11, 2012 3:29 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMultisorb Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The modern, streamlined website is consistent with Multisorb’s market leader position and more accurately reflects the company’s business model...
ServoTube Linear Motors and Actuators Catalog
October 8, 2012 9:53 am | Dunkermotoren | Product Releases | CommentsDunkermotor, now part of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has released its first ServoTube linear motors and actuators catalog with technical specifications and drawings that cover 1,346 standard product configurations...
Nextreme Enables New Generation of Compact PCR Thermal Cyclers for Real-Time DNA Amplification and Analysis
October 3, 2012 3:38 pm | Nextreme Thermal Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsNextreme Thermal Solutions, the leader in micro-scale thermal management and power generation solutions, today announced a new reference design for a compact PCR thermal cycler for field-level DNA amplification.
Medical Device Safety Monitoring and Reporting
October 2, 2012 11:15 am | EventsGiven that the malfunction of a device can lead to fatality, the need to ensure these devices are safe and are monitored effectively is crucial. Any complaints on devices need to be monitored so that if there is a need to recall the device, it can be done effectively and quickly, without any further impact to patients.
New Legislation Would Establish Market-Based Pricing in Medicare for Home Medical Equipment and Services
September 25, 2012 2:11 pm | by PRNewswire-USNewswire | News | CommentsThe American Association for Homecare endorses a bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives that would implement market-based pricing for home medical equipment and services such as oxygen therapy, wheelchairs, and other durable medical equipment and services.
MDET: A New Acronym to Learn
September 18, 2012 9:17 am | by PRNewswire | News | CommentsEach Autumn, with an eye on the winter months ahead, squirrels gather nuts to prepare for the inevitable change. Hospitals, medical facilities, doctors and long term care facilities may be doing the same this Fall, stocking shelves and purchasing items from their wish list and budgets before a new tax on most medical products goes into effect.
Free PEMspec App for iPhone and iPAD
September 12, 2012 12:05 pm | Pennengineering | Product Releases | CommentsPennEngineering has launched the new PEMspec app available in the iTunes app store for free download. Formatted to be viewed on the iPhone, the app also can be handled with an iPad.
Redesigned Website Offers Simplified Navigation
September 10, 2012 10:08 am | Advantapure | Product Releases | CommentsThe AdvantaPure website sports a fresh appearance with a single, top navigation bar to help viewers find what they’re looking for quickly and easily. The new look is clean, streamlined, and presents information in a logical, straightforward format.
Brochure Shows Victrex Peek Polymer
September 5, 2012 10:41 am | Victrex Usa Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWhen molders are tasked with forming large and intricate parts out of advanced thermoplastics, they are using VICTREX® PEEK, a high performance polymer with more than 30 years of proven success...
Solutions to Motion Design Challenges with Servo System Catalog
September 5, 2012 10:17 am | Kollmorgen | Product Releases | CommentsKollmorgen introduces the new Kollmorgen Servo System Catalog. The catalog details the features, benefits and specifications of the company’s broad range of servo system solutions including Kollmorgen’s complete range...
2012 RAPS: The Regulatory Convergence
August 31, 2012 10:33 am | EventsIt’s time to turn questions into answers. Ideas into accomplishments. Time to rise up and meet the challenges of a global regulatory environment.
Custom Tooled Wire Fabrication Capabilities
August 27, 2012 10:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsNorthern Wire LLC introduces new corporate literature detailing its custom tooled wire fabrication capabilities. Straighten and cut, automated forming, welding and press departments, and cold heading operations combine with secondary capabilities...
Life Science and Biomedical Imaging Product Catalog
August 23, 2012 11:51 am | Navitar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNavitar, a leading manufacturer of modular and high performance optical components designed for high magnification imaging applications, is pleased to announce their new Optical Solutions for Life Science and Biomedical Imaging product catalog.
Markey, Merkley Call on FDA to Reform Medical Devices Databases
August 15, 2012 2:30 pm | News | CommentsToday, Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling on the agency to overhaul and streamline the federal databases that provide information to the public about the safety of medical devices that rarely undergo clinical trials in humans before being sold on the market. In the absence of legislation that would close the current loophole...
Demos Bring Customers to Cincinnati Inc., Virtually
August 15, 2012 9:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsCincinnati Incorporated is using technology to transport customers to its well-equipped demonstration facility, saving time and travel costs to see laser cutting systems, press brakes and material handling equipment in action.
Covidien recalls tracheostomy tubes
August 15, 2012 12:00 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | News | CommentsMedical device firm Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) has recalled several lots of cuffed Shiley brand tracheostomy tubes, which are inserted into patients’ windpipes to help them breathe when they can not do so on their own. The recall followed customer complaints about leakage or disconnection between inner and outer cannulae during mechanical ventilation of patients.
Learn How to Build Differentiated Machines
August 10, 2012 10:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsKollmorgen has available its new Automation and Motion Solutions Catalog. This comprehensive resource guide details the features, benefits and specifications of the company’s broad range of innovative motion control solutions headlined by Kollmorgen Automation Suite...
Verify Brand Supports the Proposed FDA Unique Device Identification (UDI) System for Medical Devices
July 26, 2012 11:48 am | News | CommentsOn July 10, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration released its proposed rule for Unique Device Identification (UDI) of medical devices in the United States. The system focuses on creating standardized device identifiers that are applied to packaging and devices...
Applying Tech: Implantables
July 25, 2012 2:58 pm | by Mark Russell, Tricia Rodewald, and Michael Klayman | Pro-Dex | Articles | CommentsHow are you influencing implantable devices?
Perspectives On A Question of Safety
July 25, 2012 11:54 am | Accutek Testing Laboratory | Articles | CommentsHow has news questioning the safety of medical devices misled the public about testing protocols?
FDA scientist's lawsuit history raises eyebrows
July 20, 2012 12:47 pm | by Mass Device | News | CommentsThe FDA scientist behind allegations of in-house surveillance and overlooked safety concerns at the federal watchdog agency is no stranger to lawsuits. One of the whistle-blowing scientists who accused the FDA of persecuting and spying on employees has a few lawsuits under his belt, a charge that may damage his credibility in an ongoing case against the federal watchdog agency. Radiologist Dr. Robert Smith, a member of the so-called "FDA 9," joined colleagues in suing the FDA and its leadership for alleged retaliation against them when they raised questions agency decisions about some mammogram and colonoscopy systems.
LSA Publishes Medical Laser Processing Engineering Guide
July 18, 2012 12:13 pm | Lsa Laser | Product Releases | CommentsIf you need micro welding, cutting, brazing and assembly of very small medical components, LSA Laser is the one-stop source with a full range of capabilities. LSA Laser offers precision micro laser welding of tubing, ribbon and round wire for use in a broad range of medical devices including defibrillation leads, stents, catheterization subassemblies, surgical instruments and more. LSA Laser is equipped with more than 35 major laser processing systems and provides precision cutting, assembly, marking and packaging to ISO 13485:2003 quality standards.
Amphenol's New Web Tool Simplifies Online Part Configuration of Its Most Popular Connectors
July 18, 2012 12:09 pm | Amphenol Industrial Operations | Product Releases | CommentsAmphenol Industrial Global Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers a web-based tool that simplifies online part selection and configuration of its most popular connectors. This new tool allows users to download 3D CAD models or PDFs of the connectors that they have created using this new system.
Joining Technologies Offers Applications Laboratory Day for Laser Additive Manufacturing Research
July 18, 2012 12:02 pm | Joining Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGet expert guidance at state-of-the-art R&D facility. Joining Technologies, Inc., an innovator in industrial laser applications, announces that Joining Technologies Research Center (JTRC) is now offering Application Laboratory Days (AppLab Day™) for engineers interested in investigating projects that might benefit from laser additive manufacturing.
