When developing medical devices, designers not only need to be concerned with fit, form and function, but also manufacturability of the device (cost and feasibility). Additionally, as the design develops, an iterative process of prototyping may be needed until the design is finalized. Finding a cost effective and timely process for development … [Read more...] about CNC Bending Of Wire And Tube For Medical Devices
Expanded Medical Product Offerings from Colder Products
Colder Products Company showcased its product line expansions for medical device OEMs at MD&M Minneapolis. The latest additions included MPC couplings with 1/8” hose barbs for small-bore connector applications, increased Hybrid Connector capabilities and the FitQuik connector line now available in medical-grade polycarbonate. The … [Read more...] about Expanded Medical Product Offerings from Colder Products
Polycarbonate Fittings for Medical
The FitQuik™ product line includes hose barb to hose barb tees, straights, elbows and Ys along with luers, all in medical-grade polycarbonate material. The polycarbonate fittings suit applications requiring biocompatibility, robustness and heat resistance. FitQuik Connectors feature precise hose barbs and thread forms to ensure a secure, … [Read more...] about Polycarbonate Fittings for Medical
Design Team Tackles Connector Challenge
By Jim Brown, Business Unit Manager, Colder Products Company, St. Paul, Minn. Misconnected tubing in medical settings can cause serious problems. However, advances in connection technology can help eliminate these issues. This new connector allows free tubing rotation to prevent accidental disconnection during use. Accidental tubing … [Read more...] about Design Team Tackles Connector Challenge
Single Lumen Tubing from Precision Extrusion
Single-Lumen tubing has a single channel running through its interior. Single lumen tubing has an Outer Diameter (OD), an Inner Diameter (ID), and a wall thickness between the ID and the OD. We can extrude single lumen tubing with OD's as large as .5", ID's as small as .002", and walls as thin as .002". Tolerances can be as tight as +/- .0005". … [Read more...] about Single Lumen Tubing from Precision Extrusion