Medical

Slim- 30 Herb Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredient

July 19, 2010 5:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Product found to contain undeclared N-Desmethyl Sibutramine and traces of Sibutramine.

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Ongoing Safety Review for Cancer Risk

July 15, 2010 11:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

A recently published study suggested use of ARBs may be associated with a small increased risk of cancer.

Coumadin 1 mg Tablet Blister Packs: Recall

July 14, 2010 5:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Some tablets may not meet specification for isopropanol, which could affect therapeutic levels of the active ingredient.

Arava (leflunomide): Boxed Warning - Risk of Severe Liver Injury

July 13, 2010 11:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Warning highlights the risk of severe liver injury and how this risk may be reduced.

Air- or Gas-Pressurized Spray Devices: Risk of Air or Gas Embolism

July 9, 2010 9:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Reports of life-threatening air or gas embolism occurring during or immediately after application of hemostatic drug or biological products.

Que She Herbal Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredients

July 8, 2010 12:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

Herbal product, sold as weight loss supplement, contains unlisted active pharmaceutical ingredients. Risk of serious side effects, especially in those with heart conditions.

Qualaquin (quinine sulfate): New Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy - Risk of serious hematological reactions

July 8, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

New Risk Management Plan. Reports of serious side effects in patients using Qualaquin "off-label" for night time leg cramps.

Cepheid Xpert MRSA/SA Blood Culture Assay for Use with the GeneXpert Dx System: Class I Recall

July 2, 2010 5:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

The firm received increasing numbers of complaints for false negative MRSA results. False negative could result in incorrect treatment or delay of care for patients with MRSA infection.

LIFEPAK 20 and LIFEPAK 20e External Defibrillator/Monitors by Physio-Control Inc.: Class I Recall Due To Power Supply Failure

July 2, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | Comments

A power supply assembly failure can result in the inability to deliver defibrillation therapy.

Sunningdale Tech's Simon Tan talks high cavitations medical tooling

July 2, 2010 8:26 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Simon Tan, General Manager/VP of Tooling at Sunningdale Tech, highlights the companys high cavitations, precision medical tooling capabilities. They injection mold and form intricate parts for medical device manufacturers. Visit http://www.sdaletech.com to find out more about Sunningdale Tech.

Sam Kavanagh - Olympics 2012

July 2, 2010 8:26 am | by element14community | Videos | Comments

In 2005, while backcountry skiing with close friends, Sam (then 25) was caught in an avalanche that resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee. In July 2006 (one and half short years after losing his leg) he competed in his first US Paralympics National Championships and is...

Farm Design helped MAKO Surgical Corp. in design of robotic surgical device

July 2, 2010 8:26 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Marc Dubreuil, Director of Business Development at Farm Design, talks about the collaboration and techniques used by Farm in the design of a MAKO surgical robot device. Paul Abrams, MAKOplasty Specialist at MAKO Surgical Corp., explains how the surgeon would use the device. Finally, Brian...

MDT Editor Sean Fenske highlights companies and technologies seen at the MDandM East 2010 show

July 2, 2010 8:26 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Design Technology, gives brief highlights of several innovative technologies seen at the MD&M East 2010 show in NYC. There are several companies featured in this video. They are: SelectConnect Technologies - http://www.selectconnecttech.com/ Nelson...

Tecomet's Art Burghouwt shows photochemical etching capabilities in making surface texture

July 2, 2010 8:26 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Art Burghouwt, Director of Business Development at Tecomet, shows how the company is able to provide a surface texture on orthopedic implantables using a photochemical etching process. The advantage over traditional coating processes is that this process is repeatable to fabricate the...

SelectConnect's Rich Macary highlights three-dimensional molded interconnects technology

July 2, 2010 8:25 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Rich Macary, General Manager of SelectConnect Technologies, shows the unique three-dimensional molded interconnect technology. This innovation enables the electronic connection to be incorporated directly onto the surface of a molded case or component. Visit...

Nelson Labs' Dan Floyd Highlights the EtO sterilization validation process

July 2, 2010 8:25 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Dan Floyd, Sterilization Section Leader at Nelson Labs, walks you through the validation process for a medical device using EtO sterilization for the first time. Visit http://www.nelsonlabs.com.com to find out more about Nelson Labs.

Momentive's Sharon Shatto talks StatSil antimicrobial silicone elastomer technology

July 2, 2010 8:25 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Sharon Shatto, Americas Healthcare Marketing Manager at Momentive Performance Materials, talks about the award winning (2009 Frost and Sullivan Product Innovation Award) StatSil antimicrobial silicone elastomer technology platform. The material addresses the need for antimicrobial...

MicroCare Medical's Jay Tourigny talks about collaboration with Dow Corning on coating technology

July 2, 2010 8:24 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Jay Tourigny, VP of Operations at MicroCare Medical, discusses the collaboration with the company and Dow Corning to offer an innovative coating solution. He also demonstrates the advantage of what MicroCare's coating delivery technology can do when used with the Dow product. Visit...

Maxon Motor's Roger Hess shows a spindle drive for medical devices

July 2, 2010 8:24 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | Comments

Roger Hess, a sales engineer at Maxon Motors, shows a spindle drive. The drive matches a brush or brushless motor with a gearhead that has incorporated two thrust bearings, allowing it to handle higher linear loads. Visit http://www.maxonmotorusa.com.com to find out more about Maxon Motors.

High-capacity Rocker Switches Target Heavy Duty Apps

July 2, 2010 6:39 am | Product Releases | Comments

NKK Switches announced the availability of the SW3800 Series of high-capacity rocker switches. The company asserts the series’ robust design and high electrical capacity make appropriate for nearly any heavy duty application. The devices are

Designing the MAKO Surgical Robot Device

June 28, 2010 4:32 am | Videos | Comments

Marc Dubreuil, Director of Business Development at Farm Design, talks about the collaboration and techniques used by Farm in the design of a MAKO surgical robot device.

Now scientists read your mind better than you can

June 25, 2010 8:38 am | News | Comments

Brain scans may be able to predict what you will do better than you can yourself, and might offer a powerful tool for advertisers or health officials seeking to motivate consumers, researchers said on Tuesday. They found a way to interpret "real time" brain images to show whether people who viewed messages about using sunscreen would actually use sunscreen during the following week.

Bob Ward On Developing Materials-Intensive Medical Devices

June 24, 2010 4:51 am | Videos | Comments

Bob Ward talks about developing an affinity therapy device that has applications with infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Disposable Insulin Jewel Pump Showcases microfluidic MEMS Tech

June 23, 2010 6:05 am | News | Comments

Debiotech and STMicroelectronics today announced that they will showcase their novel insulin “Jewel Pump” at the Debiotech stand at the American Diabetes Association 70th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida.