Notables

Temporary Masking Resin

February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Product Releases | Comments

The SpeedMask 7100 series of temporary metal masking resins offer reliable surface protection for orthopedic implants, implant hardware, surgical instruments, and medical devices. These masking resins cure in seconds using UV light.

Optical Component Polisher

February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Krell Technologies | Product Releases | Comments

The PC-controlled Scepter is optimized for the automated polishing of various medical devices that incorporate fiber optic lightguides. Instruments such as catheters, endoscopes, probes, illumination bundles, image fibers, and laser delivery cables are processed, resulting in scratch-free surfaces.

High Performance Coatings

February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Boyd Coatings Research, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

As a licensed applicator of advanced technologies such as Dupont Teflon and Whitford Worldwide

Gas Plasma System

February 8, 2006 5:57 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

The A400 gas plasma system has a 16 x 16 x 19 in. aluminum chamber, is clean room compatible, and available in both table-top and tall free-standing cabinet versions. Gas introduction via mass flow controllers and magnetic valves ensures precise gas measurement.

Stainless Steel Screens

January 11, 2006 10:42 am | Product Releases | Comments

Fine MicroEtch stainless steel screens are manufactured using photoetching technology. Photoetching enables designers to specify a straight hole or a tapered hole, which facilitates liquid filtration and back flow cleaning. Hole sizes range from 0.003 in. and up.

EMI Shielding Air Filters

January 11, 2006 10:42 am | Universal Air Filter Co. | Product Releases | Comments

Need to meet EMI shielding and medical imaging equipment safety and reliability standards for

Hydrophobic Membranes

January 11, 2006 10:42 am | Millipore Corporation | Product Releases | Comments

SureVent hydrophobic and super-hydrophobic membranes are gamma stable and can be used for improved sanitization capabilities.

Air Filters (2625)

January 11, 2006 10:42 am | Product Releases | Comments

Activator series air filters have multi-stage media construction—layers of multi-denier polyester fibers capture particles throughout the filter's depth. This prevents wasteful "face-loading," increases dust holding capacity, and maximizes the service life of the filter.

Nanofiltration Elements

January 11, 2006 10:42 am | Koch Membrane Systems | Product Releases | Comments

SelRO nanofiltration elements provide excellent chemical and thermal stability. Most nanofiltration membranes previously available were limited to aqueous applications within a pH range of 2 to 11, insufficient for certain pharmaceutical applications with aggressive cleaning requirements.

Miniature Liquid Pump

November 2, 2005 7:09 am | KNF Neuberger, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

At 1.6 inches long, the NF5 allows for locating it closer to the pumping function. Featuring a flow rate of 50 ml/min, it develops a suction height of 13 ft water with a discharge pressure of 15 psig.

Solenoid Valve (2477)

November 2, 2005 7:09 am | Humphrey Products Company | Product Releases | Comments

The HKL5 valve is designed to offer zero leakage in liquid and gas applications. This direct acting solenoid valve is 12.6 mm wide, with a high 0.05 C v flow rate, low 1.8 watt power consumption, a pressure rating from vacuum to 30 psig, and a working temperature range from 32&#176F to 175&#176F.

Piston Pump

November 2, 2005 7:09 am | Micropump, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

The Series PF valveless piston pump is specifically designed to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. The valveless design virtually eliminates clogging and allows for highly consistent metering and dosing of even soft-solid containing fluids.

Testing Services

September 30, 2005 11:34 am | Raven Biological Laboratories | Product Releases | Comments

Raven's offerings include steam, dry heat, and EtO dvalue testing according to USP, AAMI, and ISO guidelines. Operating four AAMI/ISO compliant BIER vessels, the company can inoculate a device and perform dvalue analysis.

Spore Suspensions/Growth Promotion Test Suspensions

September 30, 2005 11:34 am | Namsa | Product Releases | Comments

These 10-ml glass vials with screw-top caps contain a septum that enables suspensions to be dispensed using either a pipette or a needle and syringe. Spore suspensions are pure suspensions of viable spores from specific organisms of known resistance to various sterilization processes.

EtO Sterilizers

September 30, 2005 11:34 am | Ethox International | Product Releases | Comments

Ethox Corp.'s EtO sterilizers offer capacities for small- and large-volume configurations with reserved cycle times available.

Technical Support

September 30, 2005 11:34 am | Steris Isomedix Services | Product Releases | Comments

TechTeam is a sterilization technical support group that helps revalidate existing sterilization processes, develop new product validations, examine materials for medical devices, and assist with gamma, EtO, and electron beam sterilization needs.

Cleanroom Solution Found With Aid From NASA Program

August 31, 2005 12:21 pm | Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (Satop) | Product Releases | Comments

In order to minimize the risk of post-operative infection, medical device manufacturer Anspach Effort must ensure the sterility of its high-speed drill system used for skull and spinal surgery.

Wipers

August 31, 2005 12:21 pm | Product Releases | Comments

KimTech Pure Wipers have been specifically designed for ISO Class 4 and higher cleanrooms. Made of 100 percent polypropylene, they can be autoclaved and EtO sterilized.

Ergonomic Chair

August 31, 2005 12:04 pm | Biofit Engineered Products | Product Releases | Comments

Microtech high-tech chairs for Class 10 cleanrooms and Class 10 combination clean room/static control applications have been enhanced with ergonomic improvements. Adjustable armrests and additional controls for seat and/or backrest adjustment are now available as options.

High-Precision Robots

August 31, 2005 12:04 pm | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | Comments

Four-, five-, and six-axis robots are offered to medical device manufacturers for payloads of up to 20 kg. All models are available in both standard and cleanroom configurations. Repeatability is as low as 0.015 mm. Easy-to-use software, teaching pendants, and controllers are also offered.

Ceiling Filter Module

August 31, 2005 12:04 pm | Clean Air Products Corp. | Product Releases | Comments

Series 109BL motorized ceiling filter modules are designed for use in tee bar ceiling grid systems and allow ease of installation where overhead space is limited.

Polymerized Thin Film Coatings

August 11, 2005 10:41 am | Plasmatech, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Contract processing services for thin film coatings and gas plasma surface treatment offer a variety of beneficial features.

Antimicrobial Hydrogels

August 11, 2005 10:41 am | First Water Limited | Product Releases | Comments

First-aid dressings primarily protect a wound from external contamination and additionally absorb blood and wound fluids. These systems are specially designed to ensure any bacteria coming into contact with the gel or contained with the exudate are absorbed, contained, and killed.

Light Curing Silicone

August 11, 2005 10:41 am | Product Releases | Comments

Silicone technology cures tack free in seconds to a depth of two inches upon exposure to UV or high-power visible light. These one-part Loctite Nuva-Sil silicones are ideal for deep potting, encapsulation, environmental protection, and sealing.