The first-ever MSC Anaheim will take place Nov 3-4 at the Sheraton Anaheim. The event follows the successful debut of the Medical Silicone Conference (MSC) in Minneapolis in April. Both events are sponsored by Medical Design. Publisher Bill Rodman promises a “win-win for device manufacturers and suppliers.”

Rodman says, “General session topics on healthcare reform, intellectual property, and non-disclosure agreement and the many sessions on materials and processing topics will provide a plethora of applicable information for attendees, while time spent with exhibitors will provide a sense for cutting-edge advancements in the field.”

The following pages contain important information on the session topics, speakers, and sponsors. If material advancements for medical devices interest you, then please mark your calendars and then visit www.medicalsiliconeconference.com for technolmore on events, times, exhibits, and special pricing for medical-device OEMs. And don’t forget to register.

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim at what promises to be a dynamic and valuable event.

General Sessions

The ABCs of NDAs Ted Kucklick, Medical Design contributor, author o f Th e Medical Device R&D Handbook, and founder and President of Cannuflow, San Jose, CA

The development of intellectual property is key to the value of any medical device business, and confidentiality is key to protecting intellectual property during its crucial formative stages. The NDA, or “non-disclosure agreement,” is an accepted mechanism for maintaining confidentiality among parties collaborating on a new technology. What are some of the basic elements of an NDA? What is needed in addition to the NDA to make it enforceable? What are some terms in an NDA that you should not sign? This practical and informative talk will answer those questions, and more.

Ted Kucklick of Cannuflow, specialists in the development of devices for arthroscopic surgery, will share his insights during this important session. Kucklick is a frequent speaker on medical device entrepreneurship and innovation.

The Ins and Outs of Intellectual Property

Davy Crockett, Principal, Crockett-Crockett, Laguna Hills, CA.

This information-rich session will discuss patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, and requirements for establishing each, with an emphasis on requirements for patentability and the function of patent specifications and patent claims. Learn about claim forms, strategies for pursuing claims, obstacles to foreign patent protection, and how not to get “hamstrung” by FDA documentation.

Davy Crockett of Crockett-Crockett, specialists in portfolio management and strategic planning, will share his expertise. His practice includes all aspects of intellectual property law, including U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, infringement and validity analysis and opinions, and investment due diligence and litigation.

Material/Processing

Multicomponent Molding of LSR Over Thermoplastics

Eric Bishop, Marketing Manager, Shin-Etsu Silicones, Akron, OH.

David Wolgemuth, Senior LSR Engineer, Phillips Plastics, Hudson, WI.

Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) innovations allow for two-shot and insert overmolding of silicone 10993 standards.

Shin-Etsu’s Eric Bishop and Phillips Plastics’ David Wolgemuth will discuss what all this means for medical device manufacturers.

Real World LSR Simulation Applications

Torsten Kruse, Founder and President, Kruse Analysis, Naples, FL.

From mold filling and part curing to mold temperatures over an entire cycle, s tate-of - the-ar t simulation considers every technical detail of the injection molding process. Yet, the complete potential of simulation is often not turned into full real world value. That is, until now. What are the real world LSR simulation applications?

Kruse Analysis’ Torsten Kruse will answer that question and more as he provides a detailed look at simulation advancements.

Factors for Successful Surface Treatment Using Antimicrobials

Mark Wiencek, Senior Microbiologist, Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC.

Biofilm (the growth of microbes on a surface) is a serious threat for medical devices such as implantables, catheters, IV connectors, and respiratory therapy. It can lead to infections that are difficult to treat because the biofilm is more resistant to systemic antibiotics, topical antiseptics, and host immune defenses than are the microbes.

Continue on next page