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Manoeuvring In Vivo Devices with External Magnetic Fields
When put closely together, the forces between magnetic objects can be enormous. However, using magnets to manoeuvre objects over larger distances is not easy. This article describes research developments in a European project that aims to manoeuvre and orient a camera capsule in the stomach and oesophagus by means of magnetic fields.

Peelable Materials for Flexible Packaging
In response to the need for higher manufacturing output, packaging consistency and increased validation scrutiny, packaging material suppliers have introduced new packaging formulations. This article examines the benefits of using peelable materials for the fabrication of flexible packaging for medical devices.

Medical Plastics Help Meet Changing Requirements
Today's device designers and manufacturers are challenged to meet a wide and sometimes conflicting range of requirements. These include regulatory restrictions, market perceptions, pressure to contain costs and the changing materials supply landscape. Specialty polymers can provide solutions to many of these hurdles by supplying the optimum balance of properties, performance and compliance for each application.

New European Device Clinical Requirements: Part 1
By 21 March 2010, companies marketing medical devices in Europe will need to demonstrate compliance with new and clarified European requirements on clinical data and other clinical requirements. Part 1 of this two-part article discusses the requirements on clinical data and evaluation. Part 2 will address the requirements on clinical investigations, postmarket clinical follow up and conformity assessment of clinical data.

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Siemens Appoints MR Product Manager

Siemens Healthcare has appointed Jane Kilkenny to the role of MR Product Manager. As the head of product and application specialists, she will be responsible for growing the Siemens MRI installation base in the United Kingdom and keeping existing customers fully informed about new products and applications. Kilkenny has 20 years of MR experience and has worked as Senior Radiographer at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Preston Royal Infirmary.

Dontech Names Director of Engineering

Supplier of electronic display enhancement products and technologies Dontech Inc. has named John Wahl as the company’s new Director of Engineering. In addition to leading Dontech's engineering group and product development teams, Wahl will focus on advancing its thin-film coating, display bonding and enhancement product lines.

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