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Freudenberg Medical launches HelixTC bioprocessing overmolded silicone ends

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Freudenberg today launched its HelixTC silicone overmolded sanitary ends for bioprocessing fluid transfer applications. HelixTC is based on Freudenberg's PharmaFocus Premium product line of platinum-cured silicone tubing. It is an alternative to standard barbed TC connections. The new overmolded sanitary ends are available in standard or mini … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical launches HelixTC bioprocessing overmolded silicone ends

Freudenberg Medical has a new CEO

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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

Freudenberg Medical touts expanded catheter sensor integration capabilities

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Freudenberg Medical recently announced that it has increased its catheter sensor integration capabilities. The expanded capabilities allow the company to work with sensors for temperature and pressure, entire sensor arrays and fiber optic sensors in catheter manufacturing. "At Freudenberg Medical, we understand the difficulty in handling … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical touts expanded catheter sensor integration capabilities

VistaMed, OneProjects awarded €5M grant for cardiac arrhythmia catheter development

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Freudenberg Medical's VistaMed today said it is a part of a team that was awarded €5.1 million ($6 million) over a three-year period to develop a catheter to improve treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. VistaMed, along with OneProjects and the Tyndall Institute, received the grant sponsored by the Irish government through the Disruptive Technology … [Read more...] about VistaMed, OneProjects awarded €5M grant for cardiac arrhythmia catheter development

Freudenberg Medical expands Costa Rica operations

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Freudenberg Medical announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The expansion project adds 8,600 ft² to the existing facility, including an additional ISO Class 7 cleanroom for catheter manufacturing and assembly, molding, extrusion and packaging, as well as added office space. Get the full story on our … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical expands Costa Rica operations

Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ in larger Mass. factory

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Freudenberg Medical announced today that it has completed construction of a new medical manufacturing operation in Beverly, Mass. The new building will serve as Freudenberg Medical's global headquarters and will manufacture medical devices and components in medical and implant-grade silicones and high-performance plastics. The 36,000 ft2 … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ in larger Mass. factory

Freudenberg Medical acquires Merit Medical’s hypotubing business

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Freudenberg Medical today said it has acquired Merit Medical's hypotube manufacturing business for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will be absorbed by Freudenberg Medical's Cambus Medical in Galway, Ireland. Cambus Medical is a hypotube manufacturer for the minimally invasive industry. It develops and manufactures hypotubes, specialty … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical acquires Merit Medical’s hypotubing business

VistaMed launches tri-layer, multi-layer tubing

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Freudenberg Medical today said it is expanding its tri-layer and multi-layer capabilities within its VistaMed business unit. VistaMed's tri-layer tubing is made on precision multi-layer extrusion lines in a Class 8 cleanroom. The tubing is designed with a low coefficient of friction and the inner lumen material and material layer allow for easy … [Read more...] about VistaMed launches tri-layer, multi-layer tubing

How tubing companies are supporting medtech during COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, the medical device industry is scrambling to meet the demand for devices that have experienced shortages. Ventilators are among them, and tubing and extrusion companies say they are doing their best to support device makers during the pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, tubing … [Read more...] about How tubing companies are supporting medtech during COVID-19

Freudenberg Medical completes extractables testing for its PharmaFocus Premium tubing

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Freudenberg Medical (Carpinteria, Calif.) today touted extractables testing performed on its PharmaFocus Premium silicone tubing used in biopharma fluid processing and single-use applications. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories conducted the independent extractables testing for Freudenberg Medical, drawing on BPOG and USP 665 protocols. “We … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical completes extractables testing for its PharmaFocus Premium tubing