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EP catheter connectors

Redel series connectors by Lemo USA, Rohnert Park, CA, for the EP (electrophysiology) catheter industry are sterilizable and include gold-plated contacts for electrical performance

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Collaboration results in guiding catheters

Biomedical materials supplier DSM (dsm.com) and vascular catheter developer PendraCare (pendracare.com), both based in The Netherlands, announced the launch of PendraCare's PRIMIUM guiding catheters that use ComfortCoat hydrophilic coating by DSM. ...

Fluid connector disconnects without leaking

A dry-break quick connector disconnects without fluid spray or leakage, and with minimal dead volume. The stainless-steel assembly weighs only 15 grams. Internal and external ends are available with 10-32 internal or external threads and include captured o-ring seals for leak-tight connections....

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Collaboration results in guiding catheters

Biomedical materials supplier DSM (dsm.com) and vascular catheter developer PendraCare (pendracare.com), both based in The Netherlands, announced the launch of PendraCare's PRIMIUM guiding catheters that use ComfortCoat hydrophilic coating by DSM. ...

Tech Spotlight: Low-profile level shielding

SlimShield, a low-profile, two-piece board level shielding gasketing line with a dimpled cover that snaps into etched holes on the fence, offers shield...

Chemical- and temperature-resistant seals

Advanced medical procedures and treatments have placed rigorous requirements on medical equipment and devices. Seals and other parts in medical products...

Expanded press-in plug line

A manufacturer of plastic tubing connectors has expanded its press-in plug (PIP) line, which can be used to seal off tubing during the sterilization process....

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B. Braun OEM Division, B. Braun Medical Inc.Bethlehem PA, US

DonatelleNew Brighton MN, US

Enercon IndustriesMenomonee Falls WI, US

Acadia Resources Inc.Bellmont MA, US

Advanced Electron Beams Inc.Wilmington MA, US

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IV containers keep patients and staff safe

The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions. The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions.

IV containers keep patients and staff safe

The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions. The VISIV is a flexible intravenous container for medications and solutions.


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