American expat and newly named (July 2010) CEO of Swiss-based (Morges) Biosensors International, Jeffrey Jump, oversees a company with advanced drug-eluting stents used throughout the developed world, with one notable exception: the United States. “We have an OUS – outside the U.S. – strategy,” Jump recently told a group of international journalists.
Why? Read on.
Medical Design’s August/September Reader Poll question shows medical device makers and their suppliers to be split when it comes to predicting the effect healthcare reform will have on medical device and equipment innovations. A slight majority of respondents (36%) believe reform will result in more innovations, while 34% say it will result in fewer innovations, and 29% don’t believe it will have any effect at all.
Precise Access Control and Positioning for the Healthcare Industry
Southco provides comprehensive solutions for the security, safety and ergonomic needs of the healthcare industry. Precision positioning technology ensures the controlled movement of keyboards, screens and lighting. Mounting arms prevent monitor drift, and standard and electromechanical locks restrict access to keep data and medication secure. Networked solutions and custom-designed systems ensure optimal provider comfort and patient care. Request your free copy of the Healthcare Access Hardware Guide today!
Retractors used in neurosurgical procedures can cause brain damage and prolonged patient recovery with the incidence of contusion or infarction from brain retraction being approximately 10% in cranial surgery and 5% in intracranial procedures. In response, the Vicor Brain Access System (VBAS), by Vycor Medical, Bohemia, NY, was developed
In two weeks (Nov 3-4), the first-ever MSC Anaheim will take place at the Sheraton Anaheim. The event follows the successful debut of the Medical Silicone Conference (MSC) in Minneapolis in March. Both events are sponsored by Medical Design. Publisher Bill Rodman promises a “win-win for device manufacturers and suppliers.”
Emergency-stops (E-Stops) by EAO Switch Corp, Milford, CT, accommodate a range of electrical and mechanical specifications for use in medical applications.
USP Class VI Approved Epoxy Adhesive Cures Rapidly at Room Temperature
Master Bond's high performance, low viscosity epoxy adhesive is resistant to cold sterilants, ETO and gamma radiation. It fully meets USP Class VI requirements and conforms to Title 21, US Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Chapter 1, Section 175.105 & 175.300 for food applications. EP41SMED contains no solvents or diluents, offers exceptionally low shrinkage upon cure and has superior electrical insulation properties.
Advanced bioabsorbable material-processing capabilities of Zeus Inc, Orangeburg, SC, provide high-precision, extruded tubular geometries for dental, surgical, orthopedic, and tissue-engineering applications.
Rapid injection molding tips
Protomold's monthly Design Tips are a popular and useful resource for designers and design engineers. We’ve compiled over 70 tips for designing injection molded parts in six handy, downloadable volumes. You’ll find useful tips and guidelines on everything from selecting materials to designing parts cost-effectively. Download today!
Boker's 2010 Washer Catalog
Boker's free 2010 Washer Catalog features over 24,000 non-standard flat washer sizes with ODs of 0.080" to 5.140"; numerous IDs and thicknesses; 2,000 materials; and no tooling charges. ISO 9001:2008 Registered. www.bokers.com/mee
Get Savvy on Rapid Injection Molding
This quick-reference user guide, for engineers and designers, talks about the guidelines and limitations for rapid injection molding. Learn how to get the best possible results for your real plastic molded parts. Download Designing for Moldability, 2nd edition.
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
Norgren Life Science
Norgren Life Science has the engineering capabilities to solve all of your precision fluidic pumping and control needs. For our customers this means superior products, higher performance, lower cost of ownership, and increased sales and market share. By combining the technologies of laminate manifolds, miniature gas and liquid handling valves, pumps and syringes, Norgren Life Science is unrivaled in our ability to deliver Engineering Advantage. www.kloehn.com
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Master Bond's high performance, low viscosity epoxy adhesive is resistant to cold sterilants, ETO and gamma radiation. It fully meets USP Class VI requirements and conforms to Title 21, US Code of Federal Regulations, FDA Chapter 1, Section 175.105 & 175.300 for food applications. EP41SMED contains no solvents or diluents, offers exceptionally low shrinkage upon cure and has superior electrical insulation properties.
