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By Joe Jancsurak, Editor
It’s time for device makers and suppliers to raise a collective red flag in Washington. That was the message delivered by MDMA’s Tom Novelli at last month’s Medical Silicone Conference in Minneapolis.
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Last month's MedicalDesign.com reader poll asked respondents to indicate whether the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) federally funded budget of $272 million should be adjusted, following comments made by FDA’s Jeffrey Shuren during a recent congressional hearing. Shuren is CDRH director. He stated his firm belief that FDA requires more funding. That belief, however, isn’t shared by MedicalDesign.com readers.
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Pumps perfect for medical applications
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The 2450 Series WOB-L® compressor is extremely compact (8.3” x 4.0” x 6.4”), weighs only 9.5 lbs. and is very quiet (50 dBA @ 20 PSIG). In addition, the 2450 features a patented monolithic head that reduces leak paths, and a patented boltless construction to reduce vibration and noise, all with the proven reliability of Thomas' WOB-L® piston technology. Visit gd-thomas.com for more information. |
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Medical device companies and physicians from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and other health-care institutions will unveil how additive manufacturing and 3D printing are transforming the practice of medicine through new scanning techniques, new methods for limb and joint replacement and faster, and less expensive production of devices and implants at RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition, May 23–25, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.
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Live Life Sciences Seminar: Risk Mitigation and Harmonization in Quality Management Systems
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Join us – on Tuesday, April 12 in Bridgewater, NJ – for EtQ's Exclusive Regional Seminar. In this complimentary seminar, we will examine the different method of utilizing risk assessment tools to manage and track the many aspects of Quality within Life Science organizations. We will also feature several real-world case studies from top Life Sciences organizations who are utilizing Risk, Implementing Enterprise QMS rollouts, and streamlining business processes. Invited guests include representatives from Johnson & Johnson, Celgene Corp, Novartis and more.
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A panel of three industry experts “e-convened” last week for the “Exploring Innovations, Advances and Challenges for the Cardiovascular Device Market” webinar sponsored by Medical Design.
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The first product in a series of fully integrated analog front-end (AFE) chips by Analog Devices, Inc, Norwood, MA, enables ECG systems to achieve monitor- and diagnostic-quality performance.
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A compound by Teknor Apex, Pawtucket, RI, and based on decades of development for high-performance electrical applications has been formulated to also meet stringent medical requirements for reliability, as well as cytotoxicity and chemical resistance.
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The MSYS245 medical-grade microwave power generator by Emblation Microwave, an Emblation Limited Company, Scotland, is capable of more than 100 W CW output power at 2.45 GHz. It is designed for a wide range of surgical applications, including soft tissue ablation, microwave hyperthermia therapy, diathermy, and microwave coagulation therapy.
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MICROMO Worlds first micro-processor controlled prosthetic leg use lightweight dc motors. Providing clear benefits for users of both safety and comfort. www.micromomedical.com
Boker's 2011 Washer Catalog Boker's 2011 Washer Catalog features over 25,000 non-standard flat washer sizes, available with no tooling charges, outside diameters of 0.080" to 5.140" and over 2,000 material options for endless possibilities. www.bokers.com/mee
Design Cube from Protomold Our Design Cube illustrates important considerations when designing plastic injection molded parts. It showcases a range of available surface finishes and examples of bosses, gussets, and ribs. It also demonstrates the impact on part quality of overly thick or thin sections, as well as ways to incorporate holes and their potential effect on resin flow. Register today and get yours free
Medical Molding Precision plastic components for Medical OEM projects require more than tight tolerances and consistent quality. They often require manufacturing in a clean environment and a solid understanding of the application or related standards. Learn More
Translate technical documents accurately and cost-effectively International Language Services seamlessly manages your multi-language translation projects: IFUs, labels, user manuals and more. Download our white paper, "How to write for translation."
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