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 By Joe Jancsurak, Editor
Value-driven engineering (VdE) is the focal point of a plan developed by a group of leading biomedical organizations that assembled last March at A Safe Haven Summit in Washington, DC, convened by the Austen Bioinnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA), a collaboration of hospitals and health organizations (Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron General Health System, and Summa Health Systems and universities (Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM) and The University of Akron ), focused on patient-centered innovation and commercialization. The Safe Haven Summit group, which includes execs from Medtronic, the Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Mayo Clinic, Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Stanford University, and the University of Akron, are calling for the medtech industry to concentrate on developing devices with greater clinical utility, reduced complexity, sustained quality, and cost efficiency.
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More than 20 US leading medtech executives went to Capitol Hill last week to urge Congress to help preserve the industry’s competitiveness and global leadership in the development of new medical devices and diagnostics.
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austriamicrosystems (AMS) AG, a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog ICs for the medical, consumer, communications, industrial, and automotive markets, has agreed to a $320-million purchase of Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions (TAOS) Inc, a leader in light-sensing technology for medical, consumer electronics, computer, industrial, and automotive.
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Technology Webcast Library for Healthcare Device Design
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 Learn how Analog Devices' innovative technologies are differentiating next-generation healthcare device designs. Our library of healthcare webcasts includes such topics as: Simplifying Point-of-Care ECG, Advancing Infusion Pump Safety, Selecting the Best ADC for your Design, Photocurrent Measurements in Non-Imaging Applications, and MEMS Inertial Sensors in Healthcare Designs. Register Today!
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St. Joseph Health System, a $4.6 billion healthcare system headquartered in Orange, CA, announced a partnership with RF Surgical Systems, Bellevue, WA, market leader in the prevention and detection of retained surgical sponges.
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AvaSpire polyaryletherketone (PAEK) grade by Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, Alpharetta, GA, is designed for the extrusion of ultra-thin film to thicknesses as low as 6µm (25 gauge, 0.236mil). The new material expands AvaSpire AV-600 PAEK series by providing a higher performing alternative to polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in ultra-thin film applications.
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New High Rate Lithium Ion Cell Ideal for Medical Equipment
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 Panasonic, one of the world's leading battery manufacturing companies, has introduced a new high rate lithium ion cell. The CGR18650CH is ideal for medical equipment, hand-held tools, memory storage and backup power applications. The cell’s Nickel Manganese-based cathode material delivers higher discharge rates and better energy density and voltage than comparative cells. Other features include wide operating temperature range and excellent cycle life. Click for detailed technical information.
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Today’s advanced medical procedures and treatments have placed rigorous requirements on medical equipment and devices. Seals and other parts in medical products are now exposed to a wider range of chemical and temperature environments than ever before. From simple seals to complex parts, Apple Rubber Products, Lancaster, NY, is using sophisticated technologies and processes . . .
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Three new grades have been added to the medical thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) product line of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Pittsburgh.
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 How to Quantifiably Confirm Cure of Light Cure Adhesives
Sponsored by: Henkel
Date: June 23, 2011
Time: 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT
A major challenge for OEM’s, especially medical device manufacturers using light cure adhesives, is the ability to easily verify an adhesive’s degree of cure, and thus, speed production processes while improving overall quality. Even the most conscientious manufacturer can experience incomplete cure if an inappropriate or degraded light source generates insufficient irradiance to complete cure, or if rapid processing speeds result in insufficient light exposure. While the adhesive may appear solidified, without time consuming offline verification methods involving destructive physical testing or lab analysis, manufacturers have had no method to quickly and conclusively confirm the degree of cure. It is important to have a simple in-line process that can decrease the resources dedicated to cure verification and that can improve overall quality and production rates for manufacturers. Manufacturers require technology that is ideally suited for assembly processes where high quality and low risk of field failure is desired. It is also essential for medical device manufacturers to use adhesives that meet strict ISO-10993 biocompatibility requirements.
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Hybrid Technology Powers Integrated Connectors
The Mini Hybrid Connector integrates air lines and electronics into a compact, single connection point for remote tools on medical devices and equipment, reducing misconnections and enhancing patient therapy outcomes.
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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
What the heck is a hexa-kaleidocycle?
It's Protogami, a 3-dimensional folding object that showcases the interaction of materials and surface finishes – the newest, interactive design aid from Proto Labs. Broaden your knowledge of surface finishes, materials and design techniques by requesting one today. You'll learn, you’ll be endlessly amused, and you just might be inspired to come up with the next big thing. To get yours, register here.
Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
For easier application integration, a new track support is available for MinVee® Linear Slides – axial load capacities up to 121 lbs and speeds up to 5 m/s.
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Phillips Plastics Corporation®
Medical OEM projects often require more that a custom part or a vendor with limited services. Learn more about the engineering services, materials support, clean rooms, quality control, packaging, sterilization, manufacturing technologies available from Phillips Plastics.
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