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Great potential demands great
responsibility
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A reader sends interesting feedback on "China takes "wait and see" attitude?," published in
the July 21 issue of this newsletter. Matt Kopecky, Director of Sales
Support, Asia-Pacific, Sparta Systems says:
"The Mindray Medical International example underscores a fact
that many enterprising U.S.-based med device companies are waking up to
— that this is a market rife with possibilities for growth.
Enormous opportunity exists in the Asia-Pacific region for device
companies, and there are dollars to be had for anyone in established
markets looking to expand their global footprint.
But with the potential for global growth comes great responsibility
— companies simply cannot let product quality fall by the wayside
as they look to expand their operations to countries where they see
opportunity. The expansion to China will only make it more difficult
for those without a foothold in the region to both manage their global
processes and comply with international regulations. Issues like
differing standards for managing supplier quality, varying governmental
regulations for product approval, and different languages may end up
costing companies more than they’re prepared to invest and poised to
earn.
Sparta Systems recently launched operations in the Asia-Pacific
region because we saw an opportunity to help those looking to expand
while harmonizing processes as new operations are opened. Regardless of
where they extend, companies have a responsibility to their customers to
continue manufacturing products of the utmost quality and which
ultimately benefit the consumer. This sentiment must remain foremost in
companies’ thoughts as they expand operations in the APAC
region."
Questions? Comments? Send them in, and we might
publish them here!
— Leslie Gordon, Senior Editor
leslie.gordon@penton.com
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Hospitals are known for being safe and orderly, but this isn't
always the case when it comes to their radio frequency (RF) systems.
Unfortunately, stray signals can cause problems for many devices such as
MRIs, telemetry devices, and ultrasound instruments.
Full Article
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Apple Rubber offers expanded line of
medical-grade
elastomer seals and O-rings.
 In addition to popular
Silicone, Apple Rubber now offers custom O-rings and seals made from
medical-grade elastomers such as Viton® fluoroelastomer (FKM) and
EPDM rubber. Ideal for medical applications, such elastomers feature
improved chemical resistors, excellent heat resistance
(400°F/200°C), and low permeability to gases. Capabilities at
Apple Rubber include complete engineering support, manufacturing,
quality assurance and a Class 10,000 ISO Class 7, certified
cleanroom.
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The initial design phase of a medical-device project doesn't
effectively determine functions and features unless careful attention is
paid to identifying optimum materials for the application. Without that,
the design may take longer and prove more costly as it travels the path
from concept to functional molded part.
Full Article
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Coatings for enhancing the performance of medical devices continue
to be an area of intense research. New flow control technologies are
improving the production process, especially in the area of liquid spray
coating technology. Improved coating uniformity and part-to-part
repeatability are benefits of using this technology. If direct liquid
coating cannot be applied, new vaporization technology is available,
which can generate controlled vapor flow for precision coating
applications.
Full Article
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The 075P2 two-way pinch valves from Bio-Chem Fluidics in
Boonton, N.J. have low power requirements and come with either a
normally open or normally closed valve function. The new design has
smooth contours that allow easier insertion and removal of tubing
without snares.
Full Article
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Micro-abrasive blasting equipment from Comco Inc. in Burbank,
Calif., can be used to deburr PEEK implants. A fine abrasive stream
quickly strips off burrs without damaging delicate part features.
Full Article
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Delcam CRISPIN software for the design and manufacture of
orthotic insoles feature a series of easy-to-use menus that incorporate
industry terminology. This makes the software easy-to-use for medical
and footwear professional, even those without CAD or CAM experience.
Full Article
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Ascent Healthcare Solutions
establishes Green Lab
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Ascent
Healthcare Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, has announced its
new Green Lab, a work area for scientists and engineers who work in the
firm's R&D department. Intended to point the way towards "healthier"
hospitals, the Green Lab is furnished floor to ceiling with
environmentally friendly and recycled materials. The area includes a
real-time LED counter that displays the cumulative amount of waste in
pounds diverted from U.S. landfills and the supply-chain cost-cutting
hospitals saw in 2009 using Ascent's remanufacturing program. The
company was recently given the "Champion for Change" award by Practice
Greenhealth in recognition of the environmental benefits its programs
provide to U.S. hospitals and surgery centers.
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Software for medical equipment
companies
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Agilis
Systems, a developer of software and applications for mobile
communication devices, has announced a new division that targets the
healthcare industry named Mobile Health Technologies in St.
Louis, Mo. The firm provides software for home healthcare workers,
medical equipment companies, pharmaceutical distributors, and
patient-transport providers.
Features include real-time GPS-based tracking, bar-code scanning, and
picture capture.
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Fluke Biomedical announces new Web
site
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Fluke Biomedical announced its new and improved Web
site at www.flukebiomedical.com. With updated functions and
a fresh look and feel, the site features enhanced search capabilities,
progressive user interface, and a pleasant and efficient customer
experience.
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