Medical
SelectConnect's Rich Macary highlights three-dimensional molded interconnects technology
July 2, 2010 8:25 am | by MDTeditor | Videos | CommentsRich 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 | CommentsDan 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 | CommentsSharon 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 | CommentsJay 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 | CommentsRoger 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 | CommentsNKK 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 | 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.
Now scientists read your mind better than you can
June 25, 2010 8:38 am | News | CommentsBrain 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 | CommentsBob 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 | CommentsDebiotech 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.
Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin): Market Withdrawal
June 21, 2010 12:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsDrug failed to demonstrate clinical benefit to patients enrolled in trials.
LED-backlit LCD Suite Offers Ruggedness, Long Life for Industrial Apps
June 21, 2010 8:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsLED-backlit LCD products. The new LED LCDs range in size from 3.5-inches to 15.0-inches. Touch screen panel options have also been added in 4.3-inch and 7.0-inch sizes.
Rugged SBC Rivals iPhone in Size
June 18, 2010 10:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsGeneral Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) developed an Intel Atom-based rugged SBC that offers low power consumption. Combined with its small footprint and high performance, the Atom XPC40x (extended temperature, conduction-cooled) and Atom XP40x (standard temperature) are said to
PC-104 A-D and D-A Modules Eliminate Need for Recalibration
June 18, 2010 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsWinSystems’ PCM-MIO-G-AD-1 is a 16-channel, 16-bit analog input card and the PCM-MIO-G-DA-1 is an eight-channel, 12-bit analog output card. Both cards also support 48-lines of digital I/O. These small, 90 mm x 96 mm expansion boards are designed to
Tamiflu: Counterfeit Product Sold on Internet
June 17, 2010 4:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsPotentially harmful product represented as “Generic Tamiflu”- tests revealed product does not contain oseltamivir, but cloxacillin, an antibiotic.
Epoxy With High Thermal Conductivity Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specs
June 17, 2010 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaster Bond’s Polymer Adhesive Supreme 10AOHT-LO is a single component, no mix, thermally conductive compound featuring exceptional electrical insulation and toughness. It meets NASA low outgassing specifications and has
Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error
June 15, 2010 8:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsSome liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow parents to accidentally give harmful amounts of Vitamin D to their infant.
IPv4-IPv6 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Suits VPX and OpenVPX Platforms
June 15, 2010 7:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Kontron Gigabit Ethernet Switch VX3910 offers 3U VPX (VITA 46.x) and OpenVPX (VITA 65) platforms Enterprise-Class Switching functionality with a total of 28 Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced management features. With its
Benicar (olmesartan): Ongoing Safety Review
June 11, 2010 9:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsFDA evaluating data in which type 2 diabetes patients taking Benicar had a higher rate of death from cardiovascular cause compared to placebo. FDA has not concluded that Benicar increases the risk of death.
Hospira Brand Liposyn and Propofol: Recall
June 10, 2010 9:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsInjectable products may contain particulate matter.
Defibtech DBP-2800 Battery Packs used in Lifeline AED and ReviveR AED: Recall
June 9, 2010 10:20 am | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsAED may falsely detect an error condition during charging for a shock, then cancel charge and not provide therapy, when used with an affected battery pack.
Custom Thermistor Probe Assemblies Feature Turn-Key Readiness
June 5, 2010 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSelco Products' CP Series and CS Series Thermistor Probe Assemblies can be customized to meet unique demands for specialized application requirements. These negative (NTC) temperature coefficient thermistors can be
Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief is Removable
June 5, 2010 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco Products has announced that its Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief (PN 1280) is now removable. The newly designed strain relief can be easily removed through insertion of standard snap ring pliers with
200 W Medical Power Supply Features a Compact Size
June 4, 2010 3:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTumbler Technologies + TRUMPower introduced its medically approved TMC200 Series power supply. It has a compact size of 3” x 5” x 1.5” and is capable of delivering 200 W of continuous DC power. The series is
GammaGard Liquid, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)
June 4, 2010 1:20 pm | by FDA MedWatch | News | CommentsMarket withdrawal due to an increased number of adverse event reports of allergic reactions associated with two lots.
