Medical

INOMAX DS Drug-Delivery System: Class I Recall - Risk of Interruption of Drug Flow

August 23, 2010 6:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Potential for failure of a pressure switch, which may have an impact on the administration of INOMAX for inhalation to patients.

Sterilizable Brushless Motor Up to 100 Watts

August 23, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Maxon’s newly improved EC 22 motors are equipped with preloaded ball bearings and latest generation Neodymium permanent magnets.

Rotary Encoders Available With Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Housings

August 23, 2010 7:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Posital's Magnetocode (MCD) absolute rotary encoders are available with heavy-duty stainless steel housings that make them ideal for use in harsh environments.

Broad Institute licenses ChemAxon chemical software products

August 20, 2010 11:21 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has entered into a licensing deal with Hungary-based ChemAxon Ltd. in which the Cambridge institute will license the company’s discovery and desktop toolkits.

Ultra Compact Converter Range In 15 And 30 Watt Versions

August 20, 2010 8:21 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

XP Power announced additions to its extensive range of ultra compact low power DC/DC converters. The 15 Watt JCM15 comes in a tiny 1 x 1 in. metal package, with the 30 Watt JCK30 being available in a metal case that measures just 2 x 1 in.

Anchor Therapeutics hooks up with $10M Series B round

August 20, 2010 7:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Cambridge-based biotech Anchor Therapeutics Inc. has closed on $10 million in a Series B funding round, led by investors TVM Capital, HealthCare Ventures and the Novartis Option Fund.

Digital Microscopy Camera Offers Faster Frame Rates

August 20, 2010 7:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Accu-Scope Inc has introduced the second generation 319CU digital microscopy camera that builds on and improves upon the architecture of its predecessor by offering faster frame rates than ever possible before on USB 2.0 microscopy cameras.

Replacement Leads Feature DIN Overmolded DIN Sockets

August 20, 2010 7:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Bioconnect’s replacement leads feature DIN overmolded DIN sockets that have a positive fit with any brand of AAMI approved cables.

Replacement Tubes Offered for GE’s Entire Line of CT Products

August 19, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

At AHRA, medical imaging components manufacturer, Dunlee, will feature the Reevo 240G replacement CT tube. This tube is specifically designed as a replacement for use in the GE LightSpeed VCT and Pro 16 CT series systems.

Online IGBT Selection Tool Optimizes Power Management Design

August 19, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, has launched a new online insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization in a wide range of applications.

Differential Pressure Sensors Available in Failsafe Versions

August 19, 2010 8:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Sensirion has launched new versions of its acclaimed SDP600 series, which are able to perform certified failsafe measurements. The digital SDP600 differential pressure sensors are already used successfully in medical applications...

VI Systems begins shipping circular VCSEL arrays

August 19, 2010 12:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

VI Systems GmbH has released the first circular chip arrays of its vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) designed for wire- and flip-chip bonding.

Flir to buy advanced sensor maker

August 19, 2010 12:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Thermal imaging systems manufacturer Flir Systems Inc. announced Monday that it will acquire sensor maker ICx Technologies Inc. for approximately $274 million.

Light-amplifying metamaterial created

August 19, 2010 12:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Researchers have overcome a fundamental obstacle in using new "metamaterials" for radical advances in optical technologies, including ultrapowerful microscopes and computers and a possible invisibility cloak.

Watlow Releases New 'Simply the Best Heating Solutions' Catalog

August 18, 2010 12:24 pm | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Watlow’s new “Simply the Best Heating Solutions” product catalog includes descriptions and specifications for the full line of Watlow’s electric industrial heaters to fit a wide scope of applications and needs.

Norman Noble Has Redesigned Website

August 18, 2010 12:23 pm | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

The Norman Noble company website has been redesigned.

White Paper 'LED Curing of Light-Curable Materials – Unraveling the Myths and Realities' Reviews Misconceptions

August 18, 2010 12:23 pm | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

A newly authored white paper from DYMAX called “LED Curing of Light-Curable Materials – Unraveling the Myths and Realities” reviews common misconceptions and realities about LED curing technology.

DC to DC Power Converter Accepts six to 70 Inputs

August 18, 2010 11:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Tech9’s three amp DC to DC converter provides more power (up to 36 volt-amps) than other models in the company’s line of power converters. The buck-boost converters accept inputs ranging from 6 to 70 V with constant output.

Subminiature Compression Load Cells Offer Reliability and Space Efficiency

August 18, 2010 11:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

The subminiature series VLC856 compression load cells are small in size with diameters from 0.38 in. and heights of only 0.13 in.

Rotary Position Sensor Features Flexible Configuration Capabilities in Miniature Package

August 18, 2010 11:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

The PS15 rotary position sensor offers a surface mountable solution for detecting changes in angle and position and converting them into a highly reliable voltage output. It can be processed by standard automated placement equipment and reflow (or lead-free reflow) soldered.

UTS Slotless Direct Drive Frameless Motors Offer Thin Radial Length

August 18, 2010 8:23 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Applimotion’s UTS Series direct drive slotless motors now cover 29 to 240 mm diameters with thin radial length, prefect for direct drive positioning or high speed spindle applications.

Wire Stripper Processes Variety of Types

August 16, 2010 10:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

Eraser’s K8 Series Rotary Blade Wire Strippers (Models K8A and K8B) are precision rotary wire strippers capable of processing round, extruded, built-up (solid and stranded), magnet, enamel, and film insulated wires and coaxial cables.

Brush and Brushless DC Motors Can Be Customized

August 16, 2010 10:22 am | by Medical Design Technology | News | Comments

A variety of custom options can be specified to equip Pittman brush-commutated and brushless DC motors with tailored solutions to satisfy particular application demands.