Medical
Thermal Interface Materials Manufactured With Hardened Top Surface
August 5, 2010 12:23 pm | News | CommentsFujipoly has added Sarcon 100GR-HL to its line of specially formulated thermal interface materials. This advanced gap filler pad is manufactured with a hardened top surface.
Connector Headers Designed for CFast Card Interface
August 5, 2010 12:22 pm | News | CommentsFully compliant to the CFast standard, 3M Headers for CFast meet the CFA CFast Specification Rev 1.0 and offer many features and options for PCB designers seeking to implement CFast technology.
Thermocouple and RTD Thermometers Offer High Accuracy, Data Logging
August 5, 2010 12:22 pm | News | CommentsThere are 3 display locations on the large, easy-to-read LCD that displays the temperatures and differences of the two inputs, as well as the specific function when in use.
Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS): Product as consumed produces a potent bleach
July 30, 2010 3:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProduct sold online as a dietary supplement. When consumed as instructed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm to health.
Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray): Drug Safety Communication - Unintended Exposure of Children and Pets to Topical Estrogen
July 29, 2010 11:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsReports of adverse effects in children who may have been unintentionally exposed to the drug through skin contact with women using this product.
Cubicin (daptomycin): Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Eosinophilic Pneumonia
July 29, 2010 7:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsCases of serious, potentially fatal pneumonia associated with the IV antibacterial drug Cubicin.
Cook brand Ciaglia Blue Rhino/Ciaglia Blue Dolphin Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays
July 22, 2010 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsRecall due to balloon inflation assembly that may not hold air
Joyful Slim Herb Supplement : Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
July 22, 2010 11:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProduct contains sibutramine; may increase blood pressure/pulse rate with risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke.
Video 1 : Rex, the Robotic Exoskeleton
July 21, 2010 5:23 am | by rexbionics | Videos | CommentsSee Hayden Allen using Rex, the Robotic Exoskeleton, a world first product developed by Rex Bionics. (Video Production - 90 Seconds TV http://90seconds.tv/)
CONSTELLATION Vision System: Recall
July 20, 2010 12:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsSoftware and hardware problems associated with unexpected system loss of power, unintended system error messages, unresponsive touchscreens, and system setting and infusion performance problems.
Vialipro Dietary Supplement: Recall-Undeclared Drug Ingredient
July 20, 2010 7:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsLab analyses found that certain batches of Vialipro contain Sulfoaildenafil, an analogue of Sildenafil.
Slim- 30 Herb Supplement: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
July 19, 2010 5:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsProduct 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 | CommentsA 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 | CommentsSome 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 | CommentsWarning 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 | CommentsReports 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 | CommentsHerbal 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 | CommentsNew 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 | CommentsThe 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 | CommentsA 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 | CommentsSimon 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 | CommentsIn 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 | CommentsMarc 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 | CommentsSean 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 | CommentsArt 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...
