Addressing cleaning challenges, material reduces downtime, part deterioration
Designed for medical and other applications where microbial growth is a concern, Elastoguard elastomer parts control the growth of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, while avoiding the difficulties posed by organic biocides. Rubber parts are particularly vulnerable to bacteria because their chemical constituents provide nutrients that support microbial growth. Additionally, these parts are often used in warm, moist environments that facilitate the proliferation of these organisms. Traditional solutions have blended antimicrobial additives into the rubber compounds, but leaching and temperature sensitivity are major concerns. Elastoguard uses Alphasan AgNaZr phosphate ion-exchange resin that permeates the entire rubber part. The resulting material is heat stable in excess of 800°C (as compared to only 250°C for conventional products). Silver ions, which are considered safe, non-irritating, non-toxic and require no special handling, provide long-term protection and withstand repeated surface abrasion and washing.
The Smart M-Digit (Medical-Digit) brushless motor linear actuator line features an integral, programmable controller with a full 32-bit PID. Additional features include analog-to digital converters, optically isolated digital I/O, and an RS232 or RS485 interface port. For coordinated, multi-axis control, these actuators can be daisy-chained together.
Precision ground and polished AccuRod medical-grade bar and tube is supplied straight, round and consistent for manufacturing implants and instruments. Materials include BioDur 316LS stainless and Custom 455, with tolerances of 0.0001-in./12 ft length, 0.00005-in. roundness and a 3 Ra surface finish. Pre-machined blanks are available in 0.008- to 5-in. dia. and lengths to 20 ft.
Used in gas circuitry of anesthesia delivery systems and other critical flow devices, these sintered metal precision flow restrictors maintain minimum oxygen flow and non-hazardous gas mixtures of nitrous oxide, helium and/or carbon dioxide. With no moving parts, the porous metal restrictors provide consistent, repeatable close tolerance flow rates to reduce consumption of expensive gaseous agents.
The 2-in. square head-on 85011 Planacon MCP-PMT low-profile photomultiplier has an integrated voltage divider network and is less than 1-in. thick. Its 64 anodes provide 6 mm position resolution when used as a discrete pixel device, while offering a spectral response of 165 to 660 nm. The dual MCP multiplier yields 1:1.5 time response uniformity, good gain and high pulse linearity.
Suitable for various medical and direct-diode materials processing applications, FAP 400 series fiber-array package products feature a smaller 400 µm dia. beam and high beam quality. Both the 808 nm and 980 nm products have a typical operating current of 12A. The compact footprint measures 70 x 31.8 x 25.8 mm. The typical numerical aperture is 0.14 (90% encircled energy).
Standard and custom-molded name brand equivalent disposable products can be supplied loose or in sealed film packages. They can be furnished plain or irradiated, and molded entirely from olefin thermoplastic materials. Component kitting, product assembly, packaging and JIT delivery are available. Products include eyecups, applicator tips, safety shields, reflux valves and petrolatum.
This design company has expanded its services to include manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical medical instruments that it designs. Products include controllers (e.g. for ventricular assist devices), infusion pump software, graphical user interface software and hardware, and other specialized devices. Clients include a specialist in intravascular temperature management and other medical technology developers.
Designated for medical implant and device applications, BioPEKK polymers, having successfully passed 52-week biocompatibility testing, possess good strength, stiffness, low friction and wear and dimensional stability, with nearly twice the compressive strength of PEEK. Carbon fiber blends offer strength and stiffness up to 7 million
psi.
Ranging from 10 VA to 10 KVA, custom transformers include frequency ranges from 10 to 1000 Hz and ambient temperature of –158° to 212°F. They feature small, flexible dimensions, high efficiency, low no-load losses, virtually noiseless operation, low leakage field, low weight and various easy mounting options. They comply with major world electrical safety agencies.
This company has added titanium manufacture to its list of fabrication capabilities for precision thin-metal parts. The strength and biocompatibility of titanium suits its use to the medical market. Compared to traditional forms of manufacturing (such as stamping), tooling used with this photochemical machining process is only a fraction of the cost.
Custom and standard medical-grade adhesives include tapes, bandages, adhesives for electrodes, pulse oximeters, blood glucose monitors and other sensitive devices, surgical drapes, wound care, transdermal patches and device assemblies. Products are made from coated wovens, non-wovens, films and foams, double- and single-coated products and transfer adhesives.
Developed for the medical industry, the Aquiline series of foot switches is offered in versions that meet the stringent requirements of IP68 (IEC 601.2.2) and IP20. It is available with either a metal or engineered polymeric material housing and in a variety of colors. Variations include SPDT, DPDT, 2-stage and multi-pedal versions. They meet UL, CSA and CE requirements.
This manufacturer of custom thermoplastic components provides reliable backflow prevention and pressure relief valves that handle most fluids. The valves are available in barbed, non-barbed and threaded designs, in multiple sizes, including 1/8-, 3/16-, ¼-, 5/16- and 3/8-in. They withstand temperatures ranging from –40° to 250°F.
The 86611610 hospital-grade cordset with molded IEC 60320 c19 connector offers a clear NEMA 5-15 plug. It is UL and CSA approved at 15A/125 VAC, and is made with 12 ft of 3 x 4 SJT cable. Custom lengths are also available. An IEC 60320 C19 mating connector lock (85910051) is also available to secure the connector to the inlet to prevent accidental removal or interruption.
TFT color LCDs with 8.4-in. diagonal displays in both VGA and XGA formats are available for non-PC applications requiring good front-of-screen performance and durability, such as medical imaging. Both versions feature an LCD panel, driver ICs, control circuit and 2 replaceable CCFL backlights with a typical life of 50,000 hours. Viewing angle is 110 degrees vertical and 130 degrees horizontal.
A line of low-hardness USP XIX Class VI certified NexPrene thermoplastic vulcanizites is available for medical applications with hardnesses ranging from Shore 40 A to 50 A. These compounds offer an alternative to silicone and latex, with high flow characteristics, easy molding, reduced cycle times. Applications include seals and gaskets, diaphragms and valves.
The Smart Limiter is a mechanical device that limits handpiece use to a predetermined number of connections. The Smart Cable line of universal disposable generator cables mates to most existing generators, incorporating an engineered friction fit that replaces costly latching systems. Both products are designed for connecting minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic devices.
The ADM-1520 20.1-in. flat-panel LCD panel display is suited for medical imaging and is NEMA 4 compliant. Its multi-domain vertical alignment (MVA) active-matrix technology provides a viewing angle up to 170 degrees without grayscale inversion or color distortion. The display has a high-speed response time of 25 milliseconds for sharp delineation of moving images without latent images or ghosting.
Model 720 CVG gauge offers a 0-5 or 0-10 VDC output that is linear with pressure and independent of gas composition. An accuracy of ±0.5% of reading is standard, with optional ±0.25% accuracy. It is offered in a variety of vacuum pressure ranges from 2 to 150 kPa, 10 to 1000 Torr and 10 to 1000 Mb. An industry standard 9-pin D-sub electrical connection is supplied.
Specifically dedicated to the medical equipment market, this website serves as a quick resource on magnetostrictive technology applications. The site provides downloadable applications notes, ideas and new product information. Tutorial information and a glossary of sensor terms are provided. The searchable site links to an online catalog library and product selector guide.
Suitable for mounting into hand-held wands and used in reciprocal medical applications, like skin-abrasion and tissue stimulation, Model LAS10-20-001 voice coil actuator with integrated LVDT position feedback sensor provides servo positioning or control of velocity, position, force, reciprocation and acceleration in applications such as valve control, beam steering, clamping and 3-axis servo control.
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The Smart M-Digit (Medical-Digit) brushless motor linear actuator line features an integral, programmable controller with a full 32-bit PID. Additional features include analog-to digital converters, optically isolated digital I/O, and an RS232 or RS485 interface port. For coordinated, multi-axis control, these actuators can be daisy-chained together.
Precision ground and polished AccuRod medical-grade bar and tube is supplied straight, round and consistent for manufacturing implants and instruments. Materials include BioDur 316LS stainless and Custom 455, with tolerances of 0.0001-in./12 ft length, 0.00005-in. roundness and a 3 Ra surface finish. Pre-machined blanks are available in 0.008- to 5-in. dia. and lengths to 20 ft.
Used in gas circuitry of anesthesia delivery systems and other critical flow devices, these sintered metal precision flow restrictors maintain minimum oxygen flow and non-hazardous gas mixtures of nitrous oxide, helium and/or carbon dioxide. With no moving parts, the porous metal restrictors provide consistent, repeatable close tolerance flow rates to reduce consumption of expensive gaseous agents.
The 2-in. square head-on 85011 Planacon MCP-PMT low-profile photomultiplier has an integrated voltage divider network and is less than 1-in. thick. Its 64 anodes provide 6 mm position resolution when used as a discrete pixel device, while offering a spectral response of 165 to 660 nm. The dual MCP multiplier yields 1:1.5 time response uniformity, good gain and high pulse linearity.
Suitable for various medical and direct-diode materials processing applications, FAP 400 series fiber-array package products feature a smaller 400 µm dia. beam and high beam quality. Both the 808 nm and 980 nm products have a typical operating current of 12A. The compact footprint measures 70 x 31.8 x 25.8 mm. The typical numerical aperture is 0.14 (90% encircled energy).
Standard and custom-molded name brand equivalent disposable products can be supplied loose or in sealed film packages. They can be furnished plain or irradiated, and molded entirely from olefin thermoplastic materials. Component kitting, product assembly, packaging and JIT delivery are available. Products include eyecups, applicator tips, safety shields, reflux valves and petrolatum.
This design company has expanded its services to include manufacturing of complex electro-mechanical medical instruments that it designs. Products include controllers (e.g. for ventricular assist devices), infusion pump software, graphical user interface software and hardware, and other specialized devices. Clients include a specialist in intravascular temperature management and other medical technology developers.
Designated for medical implant and device applications, BioPEKK polymers, having successfully passed 52-week biocompatibility testing, possess good strength, stiffness, low friction and wear and dimensional stability, with nearly twice the compressive strength of PEEK. Carbon fiber blends offer strength and stiffness up to 7 million
psi.
Ranging from 10 VA to 10 KVA, custom transformers include frequency ranges from 10 to 1000 Hz and ambient temperature of –158° to 212°F. They feature small, flexible dimensions, high efficiency, low no-load losses, virtually noiseless operation, low leakage field, low weight and various easy mounting options. They comply with major world electrical safety agencies.
This company has added titanium manufacture to its list of fabrication capabilities for precision thin-metal parts. The strength and biocompatibility of titanium suits its use to the medical market. Compared to traditional forms of manufacturing (such as stamping), tooling used with this photochemical machining process is only a fraction of the cost.
Custom and standard medical-grade adhesives include tapes, bandages, adhesives for electrodes, pulse oximeters, blood glucose monitors and other sensitive devices, surgical drapes, wound care, transdermal patches and device assemblies. Products are made from coated wovens, non-wovens, films and foams, double- and single-coated products and transfer adhesives.
Developed for the medical industry, the Aquiline series of foot switches is offered in versions that meet the stringent requirements of IP68 (IEC 601.2.2) and IP20. It is available with either a metal or engineered polymeric material housing and in a variety of colors. Variations include SPDT, DPDT, 2-stage and multi-pedal versions. They meet UL, CSA and CE requirements.
This manufacturer of custom thermoplastic components provides reliable backflow prevention and pressure relief valves that handle most fluids. The valves are available in barbed, non-barbed and threaded designs, in multiple sizes, including 1/8-, 3/16-, ¼-, 5/16- and 3/8-in. They withstand temperatures ranging from –40° to 250°F.
The 86611610 hospital-grade cordset with molded IEC 60320 c19 connector offers a clear NEMA 5-15 plug. It is UL and CSA approved at 15A/125 VAC, and is made with 12 ft of 3 x 4 SJT cable. Custom lengths are also available. An IEC 60320 C19 mating connector lock (85910051) is also available to secure the connector to the inlet to prevent accidental removal or interruption.
TFT color LCDs with 8.4-in. diagonal displays in both VGA and XGA formats are available for non-PC applications requiring good front-of-screen performance and durability, such as medical imaging. Both versions feature an LCD panel, driver ICs, control circuit and 2 replaceable CCFL backlights with a typical life of 50,000 hours. Viewing angle is 110 degrees vertical and 130 degrees horizontal.
A line of low-hardness USP XIX Class VI certified NexPrene thermoplastic vulcanizites is available for medical applications with hardnesses ranging from Shore 40 A to 50 A. These compounds offer an alternative to silicone and latex, with high flow characteristics, easy molding, reduced cycle times. Applications include seals and gaskets, diaphragms and valves.
The Smart Limiter is a mechanical device that limits handpiece use to a predetermined number of connections. The Smart Cable line of universal disposable generator cables mates to most existing generators, incorporating an engineered friction fit that replaces costly latching systems. Both products are designed for connecting minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic devices.
The ADM-1520 20.1-in. flat-panel LCD panel display is suited for medical imaging and is NEMA 4 compliant. Its multi-domain vertical alignment (MVA) active-matrix technology provides a viewing angle up to 170 degrees without grayscale inversion or color distortion. The display has a high-speed response time of 25 milliseconds for sharp delineation of moving images without latent images or ghosting.
Model 720 CVG gauge offers a 0-5 or 0-10 VDC output that is linear with pressure and independent of gas composition. An accuracy of ±0.5% of reading is standard, with optional ±0.25% accuracy. It is offered in a variety of vacuum pressure ranges from 2 to 150 kPa, 10 to 1000 Torr and 10 to 1000 Mb. An industry standard 9-pin D-sub electrical connection is supplied.
Specifically dedicated to the medical equipment market, this website serves as a quick resource on magnetostrictive technology applications. The site provides downloadable applications notes, ideas and new product information. Tutorial information and a glossary of sensor terms are provided. The searchable site links to an online catalog library and product selector guide.
Suitable for mounting into hand-held wands and used in reciprocal medical applications, like skin-abrasion and tissue stimulation, Model LAS10-20-001 voice coil actuator with integrated LVDT position feedback sensor provides servo positioning or control of velocity, position, force, reciprocation and acceleration in applications such as valve control, beam steering, clamping and 3-axis servo control.