Shown here is a custom-designed taper connector set with proprietary threading to lock out several connectors, including other tapers, being employed on the same surgical set.
There are thousands of different tubing connector options on the market today that provide medical...
TUBING - ONLINE EXPANDED VERSION
Some tubing connectors are designed to eliminate potential misconnections that can occur with luer fittings.
A 24-year-old woman was nearly nine months pregnant when she was hospitalized for vomiting...
COVER STORY: TUBING
Medical device OEMs are developing advanced technologies that enhance the quality of life. They continue to push the boundaries of medical science with new and emerging technologies in many areas including
• Cellular regeneration through...
Extrusion
Figure 1. Various interactions take place during the extrusion process. A combination of these interactions can result in material degradation.
Figure courtesy of Chris Rauwendaal and Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering (Auburn, CA)
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Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine
MDDI Article Index
Originally Published MDDI September 2005
Cover Story: Extrusion
Coextrusion's versatility makes it a solution for many types of tubing applications. As new product lines grow, the opportunities for...
Originally Published MDDI May 2005
R&D DIGEST
Heather Thompson
Jennifer West, PhD, studies bioactive tissues and
materials at Rice University (Houston).
Plastic tubing that emits nitric oxide could be beneficial for replacing blood vessels. According to...
Originally Published MDDI January 2005
Materials
Understanding the properties of different alloys is crucial to selecting the right material for a particular application.
William Fender and Robert S. Brown
Table I. Corrosion resistance of alloys with...
Originally Published MDDI January 2005
Cover Story
Finding Tube Materials that Make the Grade
Top tubing makers discuss material options, new developments, and how to make the right choice for your application.
William Leventon
Materials courtesy of Colorite...
Originally Published MDDI September 2004
Extrusion
To meet medical device industry demands, extrusion companies are producing tighter tolerances and streamlining manufacturing processes.
John Conroy
Some manufacturers are searching for alternative materials that have...
Originally Published MDDI January 2004
Tubing Assembly
Improving the design of a device such as a high-performance catheter must start with the components—from tubing to luers to final assembly.
Ron Roth and Alvin Coats
Figure 1. Critical elements of the typical hub-...