Today’s implantable medical devices require bio-friendly silicone that keeps fluids flowing even when space is tight. Dan Sanchez, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Combining highly biocompatible silicone with the elasticity and durability of nylon creates a class of durable, crush- and kink-resistant tubing that’s ideal for today’s small yet highly … [Read more...] about How to make kink-resistant tubing work in smaller medical devices
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Spectrum Plastics announced fundamental business platforms
Spectrum Plastics Group today announced three fundamental medical business platforms as it seeks to better explain the breadth of services the new company can provide the medical device industry. Spectrum (Alpharetta, Ga.) is just six months old – formed from the merger of Pexco and PPC Industries. "From component manufacturing to packaging and … [Read more...] about Spectrum Plastics announced fundamental business platforms
9 exhibitors to check out at MD&M Minneapolis
MD&M Minneapolis is an event that brings together more than 5,500 medtech professionals and more than 600 suppliers together at one of the largest medical device industry hubs in the United States. Here are nine exhibitors showcasing some of their latest technologies and services at the show, which takes place Nov. 8–9 at the Minneapolis … [Read more...] about 9 exhibitors to check out at MD&M Minneapolis
Virtual tubing model analysis can accelerate complex catheter shaft design
Michael Holt, Integer Virtual tubing model analysis optimizes catheter design to help engineers reach final design freeze faster and shorten time to market. As medical procedures become more complex, engineers are challenged to develop smaller, thinner-walled catheters to keep pace with high-performance clinical demands. Conventional catheter … [Read more...] about Virtual tubing model analysis can accelerate complex catheter shaft design
Incorporating steerability into your catheter: Here’s what you need to know
Here are seven key design and development considerations you need to keep in mind for catheters with steerability. Anthony Appling, Freudenberg Medical As medical technology continues to advance, physicians who specialize in minimally invasive procedures also have advancing expectations. They want better performance and improved functionality in … [Read more...] about Incorporating steerability into your catheter: Here’s what you need to know
Sensirion completes development of single-use liquid flow sensor
Sensirion has announced that product development for its single-use liquid flow sensor LD20 has been completed and is ready for production. The flow sensor is designed to quickly and precisely measure the lowest flow rates and has already received a number of international awards. The sensor is compact and cost-effective and can be used for a … [Read more...] about Sensirion completes development of single-use liquid flow sensor
Medical Extrusion Technologies loses trademark bid
A U.S. trademark board last week shot down a bid by Medical Extrusion Technologies to trademark its name, ruling that the name is not distinct enough to trademark. MET applied to trademark its name for "polyurethanes in the form of sheets, films, pellets, granules, and tubes for use in the manufacture of medical devices, medical diagnostic … [Read more...] about Medical Extrusion Technologies loses trademark bid
Fluoropolymer medical tubing: What you need to know
Here are some important considerations when it comes to extrusion equipment and safety related to processing fluoropolymer medical tubing. Steve Maxson, Graham Engineering Corp. Medical tubing processors are showing more interest when it comes to venturing into the world of fluoropolymers – and for good reason. Materials such as FEP, PFA, PVDF … [Read more...] about Fluoropolymer medical tubing: What you need to know
Tekni-Plex touting tubing and compounds at Medtec China
Tekni-Plex’s business units will be presenting its latest medical device tubing and compounds at Medtec China. The event is scheduled to take place Sept. 20–22 in Shanghai, China. Natvar is touting its full line of precision-crafted tubing solutions. It will include Natvar’s newest microextrusion alternative for neurovascular interventional … [Read more...] about Tekni-Plex touting tubing and compounds at Medtec China
Qosina offering plastisol Y connectors
Qosina is touting the variety of Y connectors it stocks that are made from plastisol, a material used to make flexible components. Plastisol, also known as liquid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), offers great flexibility, according to Qosina. The material is Class VI approved and BPA- and latex-free. The Y connectors are made through dip molding rather … [Read more...] about Qosina offering plastisol Y connectors
