White Paper on Hydrophilic Surface Coating Design Considerations
Biocoat Inc, maker of lubricious HYDAK hydrophilic coatings for medical devices, is offering a five-page technical white paper outlining the various considerations designers must take into account during early design stages. The white paper identifies functional coatings, additives that interfere with adhesion, and also describes the HYDAK bilaminar coating process. Substrate materials and their adhesion characteristics are reviewed as well as discussions on coating thickness, curing techniques, and abrasion resistance. Click here to download this white paper.
Biocoat, Horsham, PA, 215/734-0888.
www.biocoat.com

New Guill Extrusion Tooling For the Tiniest Medical/OEM Applications
The Guill 819 EZ series extrusion tooling is selected for the most advanced applications including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. Engineered to handle a minimum concentricity and wall-thickness tolerance of just 0.0002 in. (0.00508 mm), the 819 EZ extrudes product sizes from 0.005–0.250 in. (0.01270–0.63500 cm). A patent pending FeatherTouch adjustment ensures important user benefits of fast cleaning and sealing.
Guill Tool & Engineering Company, Inc., West Warwick, RI, 401/828-7600.
www.guill.com

Dosimeter
A dosimeter with optional integrated ma/mAs testing capacity offers customized bundles to ensure that users meet their QA test protocols without having to pay for extras they don’t need. The TNT 12000 x-ray test tools from Fluke Biomedical provide a combination of accuracy, reliability, and ease of use.
Fluke Biomedical, Everett, WA, 425/347-6100.
www.flukebiomedical.com

Gamma-Safe RFID Tag for Repeated Use
GammaTag 500 is a new gamma radiation–resistant RFID tag that survives a minimum of 500 kGy cumulative exposure. It allows for repeated gamma sterilization of medical devices, process components, pharmaceutical vials, cleanroom garments, and more while maintaining data integrity. GammaTag 500 provides durable, reliable identification at a price point that makes item-level tagging practical. AdvantaPure.
New Age Industries, South Hampton, PA, 888/777-0247.
www.advantapure.com

Medical Device Automation Solutions
From fully automated sorting and testing systems to high-precision assembly systems, Evana Automation Specialists offers a wide range of innovative solutions for the healthcare industry and medical device manufacturers. Our meticulous project management and personalized customer service and support separate us from the competition. From the initial phone call to post-installation training and service, Evana Automation Specialists are with you every step of the way.
Evana Automation Specialists, Evansville, IN, 800/468-6774.
www.evana-online.com

Medical Device Connectors
ODU manufactures a wide range of connectors with both plastic and metal shells. Our connectors are used in disposable applications and reuseable applications in which sterilization is required. The disposable connectors come with pin counts from 2–14, and are available in various colors. ODU standard metal connectors come with pin counts ranging from 2–40 contact points. ODU push pull connectors mate with Lemo and W.W. Fischer. Come see us at the MD&M West show in Anaheim, CA, booth #1482.
ODU-USA Inc., Camarillo, CA, 805/484-0540.
www.odu-usa.com

Vertically Integrated Manufacturer
Lorom Industrial Company, Ltd. is a vertically integrated manufacturer of cable, cable assemblies and harnesses, and value-added electronics for major OEM’s worldwide. Headquartered in Taiwan with manufacturing plants in China and technical support in the United States, Europe and Asia. Additional competencies include SMT/thru-hole PCBA, injection molding, and contract manufacturing. Certifications: ISO 13485, UL/CSA, ISO 9001, TL9000, ISO 14001, TS16949.
Lorom America, Inc., Harrisburg, PA, 717/703-1000.
www.lorom.com