Freudenberg Medical (Beverly, Massachusetts) announced the recent promotion of Mark Ostwald into the corner office. Ostwald was previously CTO of the business and part of its management board. He joined Freudenberg Medical in 2009, holding several leadership positions, including president of Europe, head of Minimally Invasive Solutions, and VP … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO
Components
Qosina expands pinch clamp offerings
Qosina (Ronkonkoma, New York) announced today that it has a new selection of pinch clamps made from polybutylene terephthalate. PBT is an alternative to the nylon used in many types of single-use medical device components, according to Qosina. The 0.75 in. (19 mm) pinch clamps are now available in white (No. 25659), red (No. 25154), yellow … [Read more...] about Qosina expands pinch clamp offerings
Qosina announces new luer lock connectors amid nylon shortage
Qosina (Ronkonkoma, New York) announced today that it is adding to its luer lock connector product line to address a global Zytel nylon shortage. The new selection of luer lock connectors is made of high-performance Vydyne that the company has in stock. As a result, the connectors are ready for immediate shipment. In addition, the connectors are … [Read more...] about Qosina announces new luer lock connectors amid nylon shortage
Endosmart partners with Chamfr to provide nitinol components for medical devices
Endosmart today announced it partnered with Chamfr to provide nitinol components for medical devices online. Through the partnership, engineers can order selected nitinol braids, shape-set tubes and wires and grinder wires from Chamfr's website. "Chamfr is giving medical device engineers what they need to quickly drive innovation," Endosmart … [Read more...] about Endosmart partners with Chamfr to provide nitinol components for medical devices
Confluent Medical Technologies closes majority investment from TPG Capital
Confluent Medical Technologies announced that it closed a majority investment from TPG Capital following TPG’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company. Last month, Confluent Medical confirmed that TPG Capital signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the company, joining existing investor Ampersand Capital … [Read more...] about Confluent Medical Technologies closes majority investment from TPG Capital
Junkosha boosts production of PTFE liners and FEP-based heat shrink
Junkosha announced today that it plans to double production capacity to meet shortages of PTFE liners and FEP-based heat shrink for catheter manufacturers. Both OEMs and contract manufacturers in the catheter space are stressed from shortages in the global supply of vital components, according to the Japanese maker of sophisticated fluoropolymer … [Read more...] about Junkosha boosts production of PTFE liners and FEP-based heat shrink
Integer completes $220M Oscor acquisition
Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR) announced today that it has completed its purchase of Oscor — a deal that expands the capabilities of what was already one of the world's largest medtech contract manufacturers. Integer said the acquisition would cost $220 million when it first announced its plans in October. Oscor is the creator and marketer of … [Read more...] about Integer completes $220M Oscor acquisition
Tekni-Plex Healthcare buys precision extrusion manufacturer Johnson Plastic Group
Tekni-Plex Healthcare announced today that it acquired precision extrusion manufacturer Johnson Plastic Group. Wayne, Pennsylvania-based Tekni-Plex said in a news release that the acquisition — for which financial terms were not disclosed — constitutes part of its strategy to expand the company's patient care solutions platform. Mexicali, … [Read more...] about Tekni-Plex Healthcare buys precision extrusion manufacturer Johnson Plastic Group
Raumedic plans U.S. headquarters expansion
Raumedic today said it intends to expand its clean room manufacturing facilities at its U.S. headquarters in Mills River, North Carolina. The new clean room is expected to be completed by February 2022 and used for new product lines. The Helmbrechts, Germany-based medical device component developer and manufacturer built its existing … [Read more...] about Raumedic plans U.S. headquarters expansion
The advantages of laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters
Here’s how laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters compare to traditional catheters: the design process, functional advantages, test methods and cost comparisons. DeviceTalks The medical device community has a long history of using braided and coil-based catheter constructs. But these traditional constructs present multiple performance-based issues. … [Read more...] about The advantages of laser-cut tube (LCT) catheters
