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Recent cancer therapies may give regulators headaches trying to
figure out to approve it because the technology is so new. Is it a
device or is it part pharmaceutical because something is injected? The
“device” was described in presentation at a recent Comsol FEA
conference and showed how fast technology is changing and how devices
can do the work of some pharmaceuticals.
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A prosthetic adjustable replacement lens, an alternative to cataract
surgery, attaches to the eye’s focusing muscles to let patients see
clearly and focus on near and far images. The lens is said to work well
because it mimics the mechanics of a human lens. Patients are able to
receive clear vision with the ability to focus on objects up close and
far away.
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Kent Elastomer Products
 Kent Elastomer
Products, specialists in small to medium run batches of dip-molded
products, offers design assistance, low-cost prototype development, and
flexibility in shapes, sizes, and wall thicknesses of non-latex
compounds. Having recently added dipping technology, equipment, and new
materials, including synthetic polyisoprene, Kent has expanded its
product offering to include probe covers, penrose drains, and scores of
other shapes and sizes. Start-up costs and product development cycles
are minimized thanks to Kent's experienced personnel. To learn more,
visit:
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Clinical tests that identify and count normal and bacterial cells in
blood and other samples can tell investigators the source of a bacterial
infection or help monitor the immune health of people with HIV. A
simple, lensless imaging system for doing so is in development by
researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles. It uses a
light-sensing processor, similar to ones in digital cameras, to count
and quickly identify different cell types in blood and drinking water.
Simple algorithms then identify and count the cells.
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White Paper: Transformer Design for
Defibrillator Charging Capacitors
 Generating high
voltage by means of flyback topology is a common approach. Using the
generated voltage to charge a capacitor for a high energy pulse is
useful in the design of defibrillators. The procedure outlined in this
paper is useful in the initial transformer design phase for charging a
capacitor in a stated time. It eliminates "cut and try" or over-design
approaches. Download this paper at www.datatronicsromoland.com or call
951-928-7700.
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An odor detector that sniffs for ammonia leaks on the space shuttle
could work as a detector for compounds produced by cancer cells. The
detector monitors electrical conductivities of polymer films that change
in the presence of different substances. In tests, the ENose from NASA
correctly diagnosed lung cancer and diabetes in patients who breathed
into it, says developer Babak Kateb of City of Hope Medical Center in
Duarte, Calif. He and colleagues believe the device could be linked to
other brain imaging and mapping equipment to create a high-resolution
brain image to pinpoint cancer.
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Comsol Multiphysics 3.5 is a simulation program with many features
for medical-device designers and those in R&D. V3.5 now boasts of using
the Parasolid file format (used by many other engineering programs) and
a bidirectional connection to Autodesk Inventor. Multiphysics refers to
the software’s ability, for example, to combine in one simulation
structural and heat loads, fluid flows, moving boundaries,
electromagnetics, and chemical reactions, all to produce more realistic
results.
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Adhesives Research, a developer and manufacturer of custom
pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, specialty coatings, films and
laminates, has developed a new electrically conductive film for use in
medical devices that require low resistance and highly reliable Z -axis
conductivity. ARcare 95000 is a 4.0 mil (0.10 mm), non-tacky, self
supported, electrically conductive polymer film with low Z-axis
resistance, a feature critical for accurate readings in sensitive
medical biosensor and device applications.
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Steinmeyer Inc. announced an ultra-compact precision positioning
rotary stage. The model DT 65-LM offers a low-profile design with an
overall height of 25 mm and length of 105 mm. This rotary stage weighs
only 0.35 kg but can support loads up to 80 Newtons. Driven by a piezo
linear motor, it has a positional accuracy of 0.015º, repeatability of
less than 0.003º and a maximum surface run out of 20 µm. It can hit
speeds up to 360º/sec and accelerations greater than 10,000º/sec².
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Sekisui Voltek, a manufacturer of crosslinked polyolefin foams,
partnered with Microban International, Ltd to provide antimicrobial
product. Sekisui Voltek plans to incorporate Microban antimicrobial
product protection into a new line of foam targeting consumer products
such as baby bath pads, sports padding such as cycle helmets, point of
purchase counter mats, as well as commercial products in building and
construction such as HVAC systems, weather sealing, ducting, gaskets and
floor underlay where moisture and condensation are prevalent.
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MD&M Minneapolis showcases the latest advances in medical grade
materials, assembly, and electronic components, computer aided design
and manufacturing, production equipment, automation and controls,
packaging materials and machinery, medical-device software and
validation solutions, enterprise-wide IT, sterilization systems, and a
full range of contract service providers.
The event features resources for the design and manufacture of medical
devices, including the latest materials for orthopedic applications,
wireless technologies for hand-held instrumentation, and home healthcare
monitorin, controls for rehabilitative devices, positioning equipment
for CT, MRI, PET, and other imaging systems, and smart sensors and
actuators for drug-delivery systems.
The MD&M Minneapolis Conference offers an educational and networking
forum for the medical manufacturing industry. Session information is
immediately applicable to job responsibilities and ranges from R&D, to
manufacturing through regulatory approval. The show runs from Oct. 21 to
23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Boker's 2008 Washer Catalog
Boker's, Inc.'s FREE 2008 Washer Catalog has over 22,000 non-standard
sizes
available with no tooling charges. A wide range of ODs, IDs and
thicknesses,
plus 2,000 material variations provide millions of possibilities.
www.bokers.com
Cut the delay in Rubber or Silicone Prototypes
ProtoFastParts is seeking Medical design firms, and engineers
looking to cut the delay in getting rubber and silicone prototypes and
production. From print to part in 10 days. Keep your R & D
program moving with the Rubber Industries Inc. exclusive ProtoFastParts
program. Parts are normally shipped within 10 working days. Easy to use
RFQ form online, log on to: www.protofastparts.com. Or call
952-445-1320.
Loctite® indigo™ LIGHT CURE
This revolutionary technology relies solely on light in the visible
spectrum to deliver all of the benefits of traditional light curing.
www.visible.loctite.com
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