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Articles in September, 2003 issue of Medical Device Technology
- WO03051409A1: deep-cavity foam wound dressing.(design news in a regular column )(Brief Article)
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Researchers usher in an incredible future.(this month)
by Ellerton, Annie -
Classification and characteristics of polymeric controlled-release systems: the great importance of controlled release for the delivery of a variety of bioactive agents is evidenced by an increasing number of patents and commercial products that employ th
by Andreopoulos, A.G. -
The functionality and cost advantages of high-performance polymers: advancements in polymers are providing solutions to progressively more demanding applications. By using premium performance materials and processes in an innovative way, economies in weig
by Young, Mark - Miniature ball screws.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Autoclavable DC motors.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Pouch-making machine.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)
- Dispensing robots.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Measurement software.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- US distribution agreed.(Supplier's news)(Dow Corning products to be distributed by Performance Silicones Inc. (PSI))
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New clinical investigation law.(French regulatory news: recent changes to French regulations and an update on new guidance documents)
by Sorrel, Sarah -
Mandatory maintenance of some devices by October 2003.(French regulatory news: recent changes to French regulations and an update on new guidance documents)(Brief Article)
by Sorrel, Sarah - Motion capture system.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Parylene coating.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Treated implant materials.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Motion control chip.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Epoxy adhesive.(Adhesives: a round-up of the products currently available from suppliers of adhesives materials and equipment)
- Small device bonding system.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)
- Pressure sensors.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Sealing system.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Elastomer assistance programme.(Supplier's news)(HiTech Rubber Inc. has launched the Premier Collaboration Assistance Program (PCAP))
- WO03051432: disposable pyrotechnic syringe.(design news in a regular column)(Brief Article)
- Needle-pinch valve.(Materials, equipment, and products services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Blade coating.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Low-acceleration sensors.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
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The community patent: thirty years of planning grinds to a halt: the industry needs a simple and cheap patent system for Europe, but a new compromise on language is prohibiting its development.(design)
by Carter, Stephen -
Selecting adhesives: the selection of adhesives for joining medical devices is complicated by the variety of substrates, the function of the device and the need for sterilisation and/or reuse. This article outlines the key considerations for achieving the
by Fakley, Martin E. - Outsourcing production commodities: one company's way of reducing manufacturing costs.(market place)
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Curing bonded joints with confidence: reactive colour technology can validate the cure of adhesives.(market place)(product from Wellomer GmbH)
by Wigham, Jeff - Industrial linear accelerators.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)(Brief Article)
- Miniature stepper motor.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Small precision motors.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Brushless DC motors.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Stent coating system.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Etching and texturing.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Wound care products.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Grinding machines.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Pressure-sensitive adhesive.(Adhesives: a round-up of the products currently available from suppliers of adhesives materials and equipment)
- Ultrasonic transducers.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)(transducers manufactured by Imasonic)
- Specialty materials.(Raw materials: a selection of raw materials from suppliers to the industry)(Rogers)
- Connection products.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and equipment available to the industry)(two new product lines from Medconx Inc.)
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New guidance documents.(French regulatory news: recent changes to French regulations and an update on new guidance documents)(Agence Francaise de Securite Sanitaire des Produits de Sante(AFSSAPS))(Brief Article)
by Sorrel, Sarah - Gearing components.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Plastic products.(Raw materials: a selection of raw materials from suppliers to the industry)
- Angioplasty catheters.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)
- Data acquisition and storage.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- A molecule-sized motor.(this year's Koerber Foundation prize awarded to a team of scientists developing the motor)
- Chromium coatings.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Custom compounding.(Raw materials: a selection of raw materials from suppliers to the industry)(New England Urethane)
- Components acquisition.(infostop)(company will distribute implantable metal-based products)(Brief Article)
- WO 03051422A2: peritoneal dialysis system worn as a belt.(design news in a regular column)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
- The e-labelling debate.(Eucomed)(Brief Article)
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Combining local drug delivery and implantable medical devices: the targeted, controlled local delivery of a drug by an implant is the optimum method of treating a range of conditions. This review of product developments discusses potential future device a
by Anderson, Aron B. -
Wrist-wearable medical devices: technologies and applications: the need and the potential to miniaturise lab-scale monitoring devices have inspired many new miniaturised devices. This article presents two miniaturization strategies. The design challenges
by Caduff, Andreas -
PVC: working towards sustainability.(Developments across the industry)(poly vinyl chloride)
by Hansen, Ole Grondahl -
Premarket communication for high-risk devices.(French regulatory news: recent changes to French regulations and an update on new guidance documents)(Brief Article)
by Sorrel, Sarah - Adhesive hydrogels.(Adhesives: a round-up of the products currently available from suppliers of adhesives materials and equipment)(report by First Water)
- Thermoplastic vulcanisates.(Raw materials: a selection of raw materials from suppliers to the industry)(Advanced Elastomer Systems)
- Atmospheric plasma treatment.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)(Europlasma offers treatment to optimize polymer surfaces)
- Voice coil actuator.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)(BEI Kimco Magnetics)
- New marketing and distribution base.(infostop)(Brief Article)
- Laser marking.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Reed switch.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- MHRA board appointments.(Developments across the industry)(Brief Article)
- WO03051437A1: heating solutions in IV lines for infusion.(design news in a regular column)
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Managing changes during a clinical investigation, part I.(regulation and standards column)(Column)
by Donawa, Maria - Hydrophilic products.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)
- Four-side-seal machine.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)
- Thin-film strain gauges.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)
- Fast-curing adhesives.(Adhesives: a round-up of the products currently available from suppliers of adhesives materials and equipment)(NuSil Technology)
- Antimicrobial coatings.(Manufacturing focus: surface treatment: companies supplying surface treatment and coatings services and equipment)(AST Products Inc.)
- Magnetic products.(Materials, equipment, products and services: a selection of products and services available to the industry)(Arnold Magnetics Products Group of SPS Technologies)
- POM publication.(Raw materials: a selection of raw materials from suppliers to the industry)(Hostaform (POM) is a polyacetal)
- Fifty years in business.(Supplier's news)(Perlos Corp. will open a second clean-room facility at Sunderland, United Kingdom)(Brief Article)
- High-performing plastics.(Brief Article)
- Microtechnology and nanotechnology workshop.(meeting)
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Human tissue-engineered products: exciting developments are taking place that present a complex challenge for regulations and standards.(regulation and standards)(Column)
by Moore, Richard -
The engineering of an artery: tissue engineering is seen by some to be a high-risk area that has yet to deliver any clinical success. This article addresses one particular area of high risk, the tissue-engineered artery, and discusses some of technical an
by Williams, David - Distributed motion control.(Motors and motion control products in focus: a selection of the latest motor and motion control products)
- Clean polyester film.(Market focus: France: the latest innovations from suppliers in France)
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