Medical
LCD modules offer high image quality and robust design for industrial, medical equipment
May 24, 2012 10:18 am | Renesas | Product Releases | CommentsNLT Technologies, together with its sales and marketing channels in the Americas and Europe, Renesas Electronics America, Inc. and Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH, today announced the successful development of three mid-size color LCD modules based on projected capacitive (PCAP) touch panel technology.
Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm
May 23, 2012 10:13 am | by Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters | News | CommentsUsing just her thoughts, a 58-year-old paralyzed woman instructed a robotic arm to grasp a cup of coffee and guide it to her mouth where she sipped from a straw, the first drink she has been able to serve herself in 15 years.
Haptic platform for control panels targets home appliances
May 19, 2012 11:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsHiWave Technologies launched a touch feedback platform for control panels for everyday household appliances. The platform will enable manufacturers to simplify the production process by replacing button controls with flat control panels that maintain the feel of a mechanical key press, when touched.
Pushbutton female connectors streamline assembly
May 7, 2012 12:12 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWAGO Corporation’s MCS-MIDI 2721 and 2231 MIDI Classic Push-Button Female Connectors are said to streamline assembly via push-button and PUSH WIRE terminations. Accommodating all conductors AWG 28–12, MCS-MIDI Female Connectors carry
Medical external power supplies meet Level V efficiencies
May 1, 2012 1:52 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCUI announced a release of its first high efficiency medical external power supplies. Offerings include both multi-blade wall adapters and desktop adapters. All units meet Level V efficiencies and come with UL/cUL and TUV 60601-1 safety certifications.
Gene studies begin to unravel autism puzzle
April 10, 2012 10:32 am | by Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters | News | CommentsA sweeping study of hundreds of families with autism has found that spontaneous mutations can occur in a parent's sperm or egg cells that increase a child's risk for autism, and fathers are four times more likely than mothers to pass these mutations on to their children, researchers said on Wednesday.
15-W Medical wall mount power supply meets Energy Star 2.0 Efficiency Level V
April 10, 2012 10:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsPower Sources Unlimited, Inc. announced the TR15RAM Series of AC/DC medical grade wall mount switching power supplies. The series provides up to 15 Watts of continuous output power. All models meet EN60601-1 / UL60601 3rd Edition and EN55011, FCC Class B emissions limits. The supplies meet
Thoratec Corporation, HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): Class 1 Recall- Outflow Graft May Kink or Deform
April 4, 2012 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsMay result in reduction of blood flow from the pump, pump/graft thrombosis, or perforation of the outflow graft.
Triaxial Connectors Are Weatherproof
April 2, 2012 7:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsIntelliconnect (Europe) Ltd, has extended its range of high-reliability Triaxial connectors. Two new families of Triax connectors are now available; the TRB series bayonet connectors and the TRT series featuring a threaded coupling. These connectors are
Contoured Enclosures Employ Touch and Feel to Impart the Functionality of Electronics
March 26, 2012 5:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsOKW has created the “BLOB” Series of contoured enclosures with housings that employ touch and feel to impart the functionality of the electronics while accommodating a wide range of users with different hand sizes and grasping volumes. When grasped, the user’s
Portable Enclosures Integrate Ergonomic Handle
March 23, 2012 6:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsOKW has launched the new ’CARRYTEC’ range of plastic enclosures for portable electronics equipment. These enclosures have a modern contoured design and feature an integrated handle which is ergonomically designed for
Data Acquisition System Includes Analytical Software
March 22, 2012 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsiWorx has introduced the IX-404E Data Acquisition System for OEM applications that require data recording and analysis. The system features four single-ended analog inputs and a 16 bit analog-to-digital converter. It is capable of
Public Workshop - Medical Device User Fee Program Public Meeting, March 28, 2012
March 19, 2012 10:22 am | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThe purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to present their views on the draft recommendations for the reauthorization of the medical device user fee program. We welcome this opportunity to hear from stakeholders as we...
Minutes from Stakeholder Meeting on MDUFA III Reauthorization, February 28, 2012
March 19, 2012 10:21 am | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsFDA reported that they have concluded negotiations with Industry. On February 17, 2012 they reached agreement with all four industry associations Industry on the final details of the fee structure and minor changes to the draft Commitment Letter and...
Guidance for Industry, Third Parties and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Medical Device ISO 13485:2003 Voluntary Audit Report Submission Pilot Program
March 19, 2012 10:21 am | by FDA (The Center for Devices and Radiological Health) | News | CommentsThis guidance provides information on the implementation of section 228 of the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA), Public Law 110-85, which amended section 704(g)(7) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act)...
Skin Creams, Soaps and Lotions Marketed as Skin Lighteners and Anti-aging Treatments: May Contain the Toxic Metal, Mercury
March 19, 2012 6:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProducts with this toxic metal have been found in at least seven states, are manufactured abroad and often sold in shops in Latino, Asian, African or Middle Eastern neighborhoods and online.
Acclarent Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation System: Class 1 Recall - Potential For Balloon To Not Deflate Or To Deflate To Slowly
March 13, 2012 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProlonged obstruction of the airway may prevent adequate blood oxygenation, which could cause temporary or permanent impairment to the patient
Driving next-generation medical devices
March 13, 2012 7:14 am | by Alix Paultre, GlobTek, www.globtek.com | Articles | CommentsElectronic bone healing technology has been around for a while but has increased in popularity as electronics technology enables increased functionality in significantly smaller form factors. The need to integrate advanced functionality into a small device also creates
Atmel Broadens AVR MCU Family
March 12, 2012 1:38 pm | Atmel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAtmel Corporation announced 14 new devices in its AVR microcontroller (MCU) family, providing more options to meet unique design requirements. Used by well over 100,000 engineers worldwide, AVR microcontrollers are regarded for their performance, power efficiency and flexibility across many application areas. Adding more memory, connectivity peripherals and system integration, the newest devices
Connectors Tout Desirable Contact and Cleaning
March 8, 2012 1:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMolex Incorporated introduced SlimStack B8 connectors, featuring a robust housing and unique CleanPoint contact for removing flux and other contaminants to provide desirable electrical reliability. These 0.40-mm pitch SMT board-to-board connectors, with a 0.80-mm height and
Linear Hall-effect Magnetic Position Sensor ICs Come in SOT-23 Package
March 6, 2012 6:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell is extending its linear Hall-effect sensor integrated circuits (IC) product line with the addition of the new SS39ET Series. The SS39ET Series are designed to monitor magnetic fields from a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. All packages can be
Rugged Power System Serves Smart Washroom Applications
March 6, 2012 5:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsAddressing the increasing demand for automated washroom functionality driven by sensor-based convenience systems, GlobTek’s Level V GT-41076-0609-2.5-IS-P2 family of inline encapsulated power supplies has IP64 ingress protection and
Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Compo...
March 2, 2012 2:21 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsUnexpected component failure may lead to AEDs not delivering defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death.
Honeywell Upgrades Zephyr Flow Sensors for Medical and Industrial Applications
March 1, 2012 5:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsHoneywell announced that it has added new flow ranges to its Zephyr Analog and Digital Airflow Sensor portfolio to provide high sensitivity at very low flows – making the sensor portfolio ideal for use in a variety of medical equipment and industrial applications.
March 2012: Medical
March 1, 2012 12:00 am | Digital Editions | CommentsThis issue discusses medical electronics including wireless healthcare opportunities and challenges and next-gen device design. The Brainstorm Q&A section asks about transflective displays, while former Editor-in-Chief Alix Paultre says a fond farewell.
