Med-Tech Innovation Products and Services
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
EtO sterilisable packaging films Amcor Flexibles will be featuring its range of buried nylon (BNE) films for packaging syringes, needles and vascular access devices at Compamed this November. The strength of these films ensures high levels of transit protection, says the company. In addition, BNE films are known for their good thermoforming characteristics and show minimum reversion to enable effective product loading, which is valuable when packaging catheters. Commenting on the BNE line, Neil Hawkesford, Coextruded Films Product Manager, said, “With a wide choice of film gauges ranging from 50 to 200 microns, BNE films are suitable for ethylene oxide sterilisation and can be used for a range of applications including the packaging of larger dressings and drapes. The material has a wide processing window to allow for efficient packaging lines, maintaining forming performance at higher speeds.” BNE typically seals to Amcor direct seal papers to give a cost-
effective, complete package. Other options are available to provide higher quality peel performance including coated Tyvek and grid-coated papers, also available from Amcor. Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas Tel. +44 (0)117 987 2610,
www.amcor.com/medicaleurope
Automated measurement systems
Inspection Equipment Co. is a supplier for Tesa, Mitutoyo, Hexagon, RAM Optical, Certified Comparator Products, Nikon, Lista, Hawkeye (Gradient Lens) and a number of other companies. See the website for full details. The firm showed the latest technology from RAM Optical Instruments at the recent Medtec Ireland show. It says SNAP makes complex measurements easily and accurately: simply place a part on the stage, select the routine and press Run. In partnership with its sister company Metrology & Quality Services,
Inspection Equipment has opened the first UKAS dimensional laboratory in Dublin, Ireland. With a fully temperature-controlled laboratory it has the ability to calibrate calipers, ring gauges, thread gauges and pins. Inspection Equipment Co. tel. +353 1 4502 666,
www.inspection.ie
Improved material transparency
Objet, specialist in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, has launched a new biocompatible 3D printing material. According to company, the material combines biocompatibility with high dimensional stability and clear transparency. This makes it useful for PMMA simulation and a range of medical and dental applications, particularly the production of accurate, customised surgical guides.
The MED610 material is suitable for prolonged skin contact of more than 30 days and mucosal-membrane contact of up to 24 hours. It conforms to ISO 10993 for cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, delayed type hypersensitivity and irritation and USP Class VI, and is manufactured under ISO 13485:2003 certification, according to the company.
www.med-techinnovation.com MED610 is the second 3D printing material the company has
created specifically for dental and medical applications. It joins the company’s original VeroDent material, currently used by dental laboratories worldwide in the digital dental process. Objet Ltd
tel. +972 8 931 4314,
www.objet.com Advanced PAT tester
Independent Healthcare Service (IHS), a supplier of healthcare equipment to customers in Dublin and other parts of southern Ireland, is using the Rigel Medical 288 analyser for the electrical safety testing of its products. IHS is using three 288 medical grade testers to ensure the electrical safety of powered bed frames, pressure relieving systems and patient lift and electric wheelchair chargers located in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes. The tester provides accurate testing of polarity, earth continuity, insulation resistance, operational and earth leakage. Once a test is complete, the analyser will indicate pass or fail and print out a bar- coded label that can be attached to the tested device. The information collected and stored on the hand-held 288 device can then be uploaded to a Rigel Medical Med-eBase software-driven PC database, which provides electronic recording and management of medical device safety testing programmes. Using this software, IHS can provide its customers with reports detailing all the equipment tested, when the inspections were performed and which items passed or failed. Rigel Medical
tel. +44 (0)191 587 8730,
www.rigelmedical.com Materials that enhance ease of use
ResMed has selected SABIC’s Cycoloy and Lexan resins to enhance the performance, aesthetics and sustainability of its new ResMed S9 series of sleep apnea devices. Cycoloy polycarbonate/ acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin, featuring non-halogenated flame retardance and high flow, is used to mould the complex, thin-wall S9 chassis. SABIC’s Lexan resin, a tough, biocompatible material with good surface finish, is used for the S9 top case and H5 humidifier flip lid.
ResMed chose these materials for major components of its S9 series for several reasons. Gary Robinson, Vice President, Supplier Alliance at ResMed, said, “These eco-progressive thermoplastic resins provided important advantages, including superior design flexibility and outstanding performance and usability. SABIC also delivered important value-added services, from colour matching to process optimisation, which helped us achieve our goals.” SABIC Innovative Plastics tel. +31 164 292 911,
www.sabic.com
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