The extrusion and catheter finishing processes are inextricably linked, and balancing these processes can be a complex undertaking. Paul Weafer, VistaMed, a Freudenberg Medical company There are a number of variables that can ultimately affect the performance of a finished catheter – the most paramount being the properties of the raw material … [Read more...] about The key extrusion considerations for catheter development
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The tubing secrets behind articulated medical instruments
Articulating instruments that include metal tubing offer more bend, flex and reach – and thus more freedom for surgeons who require minimally invasive tools for minimally invasive procedures. Steve Jacobsen, Micro The ability to grasp different angles, degrees and rotations is not typically easy with straight, rigid medical instruments. … [Read more...] about The tubing secrets behind articulated medical instruments
DeviceTalks Boston: Here’s a sampling of exhibitors
Join the hundreds of people attending DeviceTalks Boston this week, and you'll see dozens of exhibitors representing a strong sampling of the medical device supplier network supporting New England and the U.S. in general. Here are some examples of interesting exhibitors to see at the show>> … [Read more...] about DeviceTalks Boston: Here’s a sampling of exhibitors
Raumedic touts tubing set that stimulates bodily functions for liver transplants
Raumedic is touting a complex tubing set that is featured in the Metra device from OrganOx. The tubing set simulates vital bodily functions for liver transplants. With the system, the disposable tube set helps keep donor livers perfused outside of the body for up to 24 hours. Once the liver is connected to the transplant device, the Raumedic … [Read more...] about Raumedic touts tubing set that stimulates bodily functions for liver transplants
Resonetics acquires Swiss manufacturer Medelec
Resonetics (Nashua, N.H.) announced today that it has acquired Medelec (Puidoux, Switzerland). The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. "We are excited about the Medelec team joining Resonetics. Marc and Sandra But have established a very strong reputation in the medtech industry for precision and quality and have made significant … [Read more...] about Resonetics acquires Swiss manufacturer Medelec
Krohne launches electromagnetic flowmeter with biocompatible disposable flow tube
Krohne (Beverly, Mass.) recently announced that it has launched its FlexMag 4050 C electromagnetic flowmeter with a biocompatible disposable flow tube. The flowmeter is designed for single-use biopharmaceutical applications like the filtration processes, chromatography or buffer and media preparation. The FlexMag 4050 C features high accuracy and … [Read more...] about Krohne launches electromagnetic flowmeter with biocompatible disposable flow tube
Resonetics lean expert touts the benefits of beauty in a purpose-built facility
Resonetics has opened a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Davis, Calif. The building was designed specifically for laser-cut metal tubing with the idea of minimizing waste and inefficiency. The new facility represents a six-fold increase in size over the former manufacturing plant to support continued growth. Grayson Beck, SVP velocity and … [Read more...] about Resonetics lean expert touts the benefits of beauty in a purpose-built facility
Webinar: What can you do about PVCs in medical devices?
This webinar was presented live on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Click below to watch on demand. Polyvinylchloride (PVC) has long been a go-to material for medical device tubing and other healthcare products. But medtech companies need to think twice about its use now that the European Union is cracking down on the use of PVCs … [Read more...] about Webinar: What can you do about PVCs in medical devices?
Spectrum Plastics Group acquires soon-to-be Adam Spence
Spectrum Plastics Group said today that it has completed its acquisition of Fermatex Vascular Technologies, which is going back to its old Adam Spence name. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The soon-to-be Adam Spence Vascular Technologies has roughly 100 people working out of two adjoining manufacturing facilities encompassing … [Read more...] about Spectrum Plastics Group acquires soon-to-be Adam Spence
Braid-reinforced catheter shafts: How to ensure X-ray and MRI compatibility
To achieve stiffness in intervascular catheter shafts, manufacturers often turn to stainless or nitinol – but those materials aren’t suited for MRI. Luckily, low-cost fibers offer a viable alternative. William Li and Steve Maxson, Adam Spence Intervascular catheter shafts are designed to be relatively stiff at the proximal end, to facilitate the … [Read more...] about Braid-reinforced catheter shafts: How to ensure X-ray and MRI compatibility