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 By Joe Jancsurak, Editor
Following up on the success of its Medical Silicone Conference (MSC) events, Medical Design is pleased to announce its first-ever Medical Prototyping Conference (MPC), set for Sept 7 and 8 at the Depot Renaissance Hotel in Minneapolis. The event will feature presentations on stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), 3-D printing, fused deposition manufacturing (FDM), direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), and rapid injection molding. MPC will focus on applying prototyping technologies in the medical device industry and exhibitors will be on hand to explain their technologies. The following companies will be making presentations . . .
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Boston Scientific Corporation announced its US and international launch of the Expect endoscopic ultrasound aspiration needle for acquiring tissue samples for diagnosing and staging malignancies in organs adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract. The Expect received FDA clearance and CE mark approval earlier this year and is being marketed in the US, Europe, and other international markets.
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MD&M East • June 7-9, 2011 • Javits Convention Center •
New York, NY
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 Plan now to attend MD&M East— Regardless of what stage your device is in the product development life cycle, you'll gain immediate, hands-on access to hundreds of qualified knowledgeable suppliers. They understand your strict development requirements and have the expertise and resources you need to bring that new medical device to market on-time and on-budget. Learn more and register at:
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US medical conglomerate Johnson & Johnson is preparing to buy Swiss medical devices maker Synthes, Inc, according to Switzerland Trade and Investment. The acquisition, likely to close in the first half of 2012, is valued at over $21 billion and represents J&J’s largest buy ever and largest M&A transaction of the year to date.
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Medical device manufacturers with stringent requirements for functional performance tests can now get no-cost detailed engineering reports projecting ways to reduce costs while maintaining highest quality standards from InterTech Development Company’s Testing Applications Laboratory.
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To help OEMs of portable medical and consumer electronic devices remain compliant with new laws banning the use of mercury in button cell batteries, a comprehensive line of 0% mercury silver oxide batteries is now available from Basel, Switzerland-based Rentata SA.
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New Linear Solenoid Packs More Force
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 Moog Components Group's industrial solenoids offer a new solution with improved performance. With a legacy of over 50 years designing and manufacturing solenoids for rugged aerospace and defense projects, Moog has taken that leading-edge experience and developed a new line of industrial linear solenoids. For example, Moog's solenoids are an ideal match for medical flow controls where performance and reliability is a critical factor in patient care. A key advantage of Moog's solenoids is that they provide more force from a small package size — powerful and compact.
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A tube contact sensor by Morgan Technical Ceramics, Fairfield, NJ, for accurate detection of occlusions in medical infusion lines, provides noninvasive detection of pressure changes in a flexible tube without the requiring disposable cassettes. This sensor provides medical device OEMs with a simple and reliable method of recognizing when the tube is blocked.
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News Conference and Webcast: Assessment of
510(k) Process to be Released
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 On May 24, investigators from Northwestern University will release a new, in-depth analysis of industry and agency practices within FDA’s 510(k) pathway for premarket product review. Funded by the Institute for Health Technology Studies (InHealth), the study provides findings from the most comprehensive survey to date about the 510(k) process. The results will be presented at a news conference at the National Press Club (Washington, DC) and streamed live on the web.
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NIMBUS antimicrobial technology from Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, Chicago, can be used for a variety of medical applications including surgical, wound care, and vascular access.
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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
Experts in Close Tolerance Part Manufacturing to .00001
Lowell machines and tests our finished components and assemblies down to the submicron level. Our Leitz PMM and Brown & Sharpe CMM are tended robotically in a climate-controlled environment. ISO 9001:2000 and 13485:2003.
www.lowellinc.com/
Design Tips Compilation, volume 7 now available
Protomold's monthly Design Tips are a popular and useful resource for designers and design engineers. We’ve compiled more than 80 tips for designing injection molded parts into seven handy, downloadable volumes. You'll find useful information on everything from selecting materials to designing parts cost-effectively. Download today!
Thomas Division
Thomas provides OEM pump and compressor solutions for medical applications with oil-less technology offerings including WOB-L® and articulated piston, diaphragm, rotary, linear, and liquid pumps.
www.gd-thomas.com/
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