Contamination Beward: Cleaning 101 for Fiber Optics
Grasping a few basic cleaning techniques can also save you time and money.

Coated Stent Delivery of DNA (plasmids) - rabbit clinical
Metallic stents coated with a polyurethane emulsion containing plasmid DNA were implanted in rabbit iliac arteries to evaluate transgene delivery and expression in the vessel wall. The expression of the plasmid-encoded marker genes, β-galactosidase, luciferase and green fluorescence protein (GFP), were evalua

Smart Surgery – a new era in surgical technology

Focus on: PTFE
PTFE was the first of the family to be discovered and in some property areas still remains the most outstanding of the family. The development of the melt processable fluoropolymers required a move away from the pure structure of PTFE and in some cases led to reductions in the properties of the resulting poly

Selecting a Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Stability Testing
Stability testing is an essential component during the multi-phase drug development process for small and large molecule API's and small and large molecule drug products. This whitepaper discusses the critical aspects to consider when selecting a stability testing laboratory provider.

Standard Specification for Miniature Laser Welded and Drawn Stainless Steel and Nickel-Chromium Alloy Tubing for General Use
Increased scrutiny by the FDA and other regulatory bodies are forcing medical device manufacturers to reference standards for their miniature stainless steel tubing. There are a number of standards (ASTM, ISO, AMS) that cover specific applications, but in many cases these are incomplete or irrelevant. To m

Beyond Trade-offs: How Medical Device Manufacturers can Balance Innovation, Quality and Compliance While Improving Profit
The medical device industry has always depended on product innovation to drive growth. Industry is poised for a sustained period of extreme growth fueled by a level of innovation that is scheduled to accelerate. Most companies are growing. Nearly all are innovating at an increasing pace. The common challen

Hospital Executive Report, Part 2
2012 began with the rocky start predicted for the US hospital industry, but hospital executives are optimistic regarding the prospects for the rest of the year. Sample Data from this Report:

Learn More About Cleanroom Diecutting
Cleanroom diecutting is a growing concept, especially considering many companies are still using a scalpel for cutting biologic dressings. The concept of diecutting focuses on removing the scalpel to: Increase number of parts produced Be efficient with time and money Create a safe working environment The opp

Are You Adaptable: Choosing the Right Connector for Global Devices
The key to success for any company trying to compete in the global market place is to trade its products and services with precision and ease. Markets for electrical and electronic equipment are truly global and, because of this, more competitive than ever before. In order to be successful now, it is essen

The Challenges (and Solutions) to Meeting Electrical Safety Standards Worldwide
In this white paper, National Power Mains will be discussed. The first portion of the white paper will discuss some of the basics of national power mains – voltages, frequency, polarization, Class I and Class II plugs, and approvals.

Get an Early Start on a Successful Packaging Solution
The packaging system is a crucial component to getting a medical device to market on time. Time constraints with new projects can affect the packaging system and may prohibit a proper design. The earlier a manufacturer starts thinking about the packaging of the medical device or system, the better things w

Hospital Grade Plugs & Sockets: What Device Designers Need to Know
When designing, using, or ordering products for use in a hospital/ medical setting, some electrical plugs and/or sockets may need to meet a different set of requirements to ensure safety to the user and to the patient. The following Q&A is designed to address the purpose and differences of using Hospit

Compromise for Design—Achieving the optimum part design
ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT PART DESIGN FIRE DRILLS…( Smokey the Part designer?) .Fixing the tool and parts after they are completed  may be fun and exciting, but it sure is expensive.  If you understand the constant compromise needed to get

The Rules of X-Ray Micro CT (and When to Break Them)
Offer the term “metrology equipment” to a group of industrial or manufacturing engineers in a word-association test and it’s highly likely CMM (coordinate measuring machine) would be the response. Yet, unlike a probe-based measuring methodology, X-ray mic

How are Colors Created in the Titanium Color Anodizing Process?
Titanium and its alloys are well suited for use in medical implants because titanium is chemically inert, light, strong, and most importantly, biocompatible. Color anodizing allows the implant manufacturer to color-code their products, such as plates, screws, and devices, so that identification during surgery