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Testing and Inspection

  • Stent Securement Testing Equipment Can Be Used for Quality Assurance and Regulatory Submissions
    The SR1000 stent securement testing equipment from Machine Solutions Inc. is designed to measure and record the force required to dislodge a balloon-expandable stent from its proper position on a balloon. The SR1000 has a multisectioned segmental head, one segment of which radially grips the balloon...
    (January, 2012)
  • Measurement Technology for Sensor Series Eliminates Need for Individual Tests
    Honeywell continues to expand its TruStability board-mount pressure sensor platform with a new ultralow pressure sensor series that provides long-term stability, total error band (TEB), accuracy, flexibility, and high burst and working pressures. The TruStability HSC (High Accuracy Silicon Cerami...
    (October, 2011)
  • Measuring the Impact of Common Environmental Conditions on Laboratory Data Integrity
    A team of scientists journey to extreme locations to demonstrate how even the most typical laboratory conditions can wreak havoc on pipette accuracy.
    (October, 2011)
  • Inspection System is Designed for the Evaluation of Orthopaedic Components
    An aesthetic inspection optical vision system is designed for the evaluation of orthopaedic components, specifically of the hip joint sphere. Orthoflex is a three-axis flexible system with a high-resolution smart camera. It can inspect 20- to 60-mm spheres for defects that may be present on the poli...
    (September, 2011)
  • Testing and Analytical Services Offered for Forceps
    Testing, analytical and problem-solving services for devices such as forceps, which can discolour as the result of daily cleaning and disinfecting, are offered by RMS Foundation. Electrochemical methods are used to assess corrosion resistance. Other testing processes include X-ray photo-electron spe...
    (September, 2011)
  • Testing Systems Evaluate Tensile Strength of Soft Tissues and Fracture Mechanics
    Testing systems can perform several types of mechanical tests. The ElectroPuls E10000 and E10000 Linear-Torsion All-Electric Dynamic systems can evaluate the tensile strength of soft tissues and fracture mechanics, using linear motor technology an a single testing platform. The systems can run both ...
    (September, 2011)
  • System Measures Adhesive’s Degree of Cure in Less than One Second
    The Loctite AssureCure system from Henkel combines a Loctite light-cure adhesive with a monitoring system to measure the degree of cure. The system includes new adhesive technology, fibre-optic light sources, a light detector unit and PC or PLC software. The system is designed to detect, measure, a...
    (July, 2011)
  • System Combines Helium Leak-Detection Technology with SIMS Software
    Leak Detection Associates manufactures high-sensitivity leak detection systems for the pharmaceutical, medical device and food industries. The company recently launched the SIMS 1284+, which combines advanced helium leak-detection technology with SIMS software for data collection and analysis. Usin...
    (June, 2011)
  • Sensor Combines Different Measuring Technologies
    A new sensor is available for Hexagon Metrology’s Leitz Reference series of coordinate measuring machines. The LSP-X1h sensor is capable of accommodating styli lengths measuring 20 to 225 mm in the axial orientation and up to 50 mm in the lateral orientation. The sensor attaches to the Tesasta...
    (June, 2011)
  • System Inspects Catheter Tubing and Medical-Grade Plastics
    The Series PS-100 Macrovideo Polarimeter System from Strainoptics enables fast and easy inspection of strain patterns in clear and translucent plastic products. The system consists of a high-precision, laboratory-quality polarimeter equipped with a colour CCD video camera with 10:1 zoom magnificatio...
    (June, 2011)
  • Detection Machine for Blister Packs Uses High-Resolution Camera
    Sepha Ltd has developed a tool-less, vision-based leak detection machine for blister packs. The Visionscan system is an alternative to the blue dye test and can be integrated into quality control systems. Visionscan uses high-resolution imaging technology to detect defects in individual blister p...
    (June, 2011)
  • Instron Optimises Gripping Devices for Tensile Testing of Soft Biological Tissues
    Instron’s pneumatically operated Type 2712-019 grips are particularly suited for testing tissue samples, according to the company. The proof is in an internal survey that the firm conducted. To prevent slipping and premature specimen failure, for example, the study found that grips should have...
    (April, 2011)
  • Video measuring machine
    A measuring system from Vision Engineering is suited for a range of medical device inspection applications. It includes a facility for importing and exporting CAD files and provides advanced data analysis, including the integration of PC software. The Falcon 5000 video measuring machine comes with a...
    (September, 2010)
  • Machine vision systems
    High-throughput inspection systems based on machine vision technology are the speciality of RNA Automation, which can supply systems to satisfy both short- and long-term customer requirements. The manufacturer produces sorting systems and vision-guided robotic systems as well as inspection units, an...
    (September, 2010)
  • Scanning Electron Microscope Provides Nanoscale Resolution
    A new series of ultrahigh-resolution scanning electron microscopes provides nanometer-scale resolution and precise analysis for a wide range of samples. Initial shipments of the Nova NanoSEM 50 Series microscopes, developed by FEI Co., (Eindhoven, Netherlands) are planned for the fourth quarter of t...
    (August, 2010)
  • Metrology system introduced for orthopaedic applications
    A developer of bespoke metrology systems for the orthopaedics industry has introduced a taper measurement gauge to ensure that tolerances are met and a part identification gauge to verify that the correct parts have been packaged together. Tapers on implants are stringently controlled with tolerance...
    (April, 2010)
  • First Look - March 2010
    Spot cure system can control four LED heads simultaneously A new UV LED spot curing system from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering provides a peak irradiance of 9500 mW/cm² with a lifetime of more than 20 000 hours. The OmniCureLX400 can control up to four UV LED heads simult...
    (March, 2010)
  • First Look - February 2010
    Equipment accurately tests miniature devices The miniaturisation of mechanical, electromechanical and electronic components has led to rising demand for testing equipment that achieves appropriate levels of mechanical accuracy. Zwick GmbH & Co. KG strives to answer that challenge with its new P...
    (February, 2010)
  • First Look
    Noteworthy new materials, components and equipment suited for medical technology applications
    (January, 2010)
  • Building a Recession-Proof Supply Chain
     A “pull system” can help ensure that supply-chain triggers are driven by customer demand in good times and bad
    (December, 2009)
  • Live Cells and Cytotoxicity Assessment
    Problems with the use of conventional cytotoxicity tests to evaluate biological risk with biomaterials are leading to the development of alternative procedures based on cell function. These tests, recently discussed at a conference in China,1 provide an attractive option for the future.  
    (November, 2009)
  • Optimising Oxygen Monitoring in Centrifuges
    Monitoring gas-phase oxygen in centrifuges is a critical tool for the prevention of explosions and fires. An oxygen system developed by Mettler Toledo Process Analytics AG (Urdorf, Switzerland; www.mt.com) provided a customer with an inexpensive, low maintenance and dependable solution. The company ...
    (November, 2009)
  • Different Directions for the Biological Evaluation of Biomaterials
    The standard tests for the biological evaluation of biomaterials, as promoted by the International Organisation for Standardisation, have evolved over the years to become an important part of the process for ensuring, as far as is possible, the biological safety of medical devices. There is, however...
    (September, 2009)
  • Today’s Machine Vision Systems
    The latest machine vision technology is enabling manufacturers to increase production and offer complete quality control and traceability.
    (September, 2009)
  • Advanced Materials: Testing, QC and Inspection
    The latest materials testing and analysis techniques are examined. Examples of their use illustrate how they can help in the development of new products, solve product and process issues and ensure quality control.
    (September, 2009)