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September 2009 Vol. 1, No. 9 Materials for Medical Device Database Medical Device News Conferences and Seminars Subscribe/Sign-up Sponsor MPMD eNews |
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NIH introduces online tool for searching funding information A new, user-friendly system called the RePORT Expenditures and Results, or RePORTER, combines NIH project databases and funding records, PubMed abstracts, full-text articles from PubMed Central, and information from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with a robust search engine, allowing users to locate descriptions and funding details on NIH-funded projects along with research results that cite the NIH support. learn more > Artificial retinas give hope for restoring sight An artificial retina implant is restoring sight lost to retinitis pigmentosa. A camera built in to a pair of glasses sends radio signals to a tiny chip in the back of the retina. The chip, small enough to fit on a finger tip, is implanted surgically and stimulates nerves that lead to the vision center of the brain. learn more > U.S. medical devices market report released Frost & Sullivan research service released a new report, U.S. Medical Devices Market Outlook, which analyzes market trends, dynamics, and revenues. Analysts examined the following markets: cardiology, orthopaedics, general surgery, endoscopy, neurology, urology, ophthalmology, cosmetic and aesthetics, hearing and audiology, wound care, respiratory and anesthesia, infusion systems, mobility aids, disinfection, and sterilization. learn more > Pressure sensing film records pressure distribution during molding, bolting, etc. Injection molding used in medical device manufacturing must meet stringent performance and tolerance criteria, and it is especially important that the two parts of the mold are perfectly aligned and sealed as parts. Pressurex, a thin flexible Mylar-based sensor film, instantly captures and permanently records pressure distribution and magnitude between two mating or contacting surfaces. learn more > Understanding European Union CE Mark requirements CE Marking is a legal requirement for medical devices intended for sale in Europe. BSI’s “Medical Devices CE Marking” course is designed to provide the knowledge to assist companies in getting products to market more quickly. Attendees will gain knowledge of the Medical Device Directive and CE Marking approach and will be able to provide leadership for their organizations when placing medical devices on the market in the European Union. learn more > SynCardia licenses AorTech polymer heart valve for artificial heart SynCardia Systems has licensed AorTech’s Elast-Eon™ polymer heart valve technology for use in the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart and other pulsatile products. The polymer heart valve has been tested extensively and has satisfied FDA prerequisites for human use. SynCardia anticipates animal studies later this year, with FDA and CE Mark submissions in 2H 2010. learn more > Laser process promises better artificial joints, arterial stents Purdue researchers are using laser deposition to create titanium-base and calcium phosphate functionally gradient coatings that are designed to better match the stiffness of bone than conventional implants. Because the technique enables parts to be formed one layer at a time, it is ideal for coating titanium implants with ceramic materials that mimic the characteristics of natural bone. learn more > BioInnovation Institute appoints Frank Douglas president & CEO The BioInnovation Institute in Akron, Ohio has appointed Frank L. Douglas, Ph.D., M.D. its president and CEO. The Medical Device Development Center, one of the Institute’s five major initiatives, will provide a unique resource for companies and researchers to design, test, synthesize and manufacture new materials and healthcare applications of biomaterials. learn more >  Introducing e-Elastic, an e-Newsletter dedicated to shape memory effect technologies What makes Nitinol, CuZnAl, and other alloys smart? What does it mean for a metal to have memory? Shape memory effect alloys are the exclusive subject of e-Elastic, the new e-newsletter published by the ASM International Organization on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies (SMST). Edited by Jeremy Schaffer and published quarterly, e-Elastic covers the latest news about memory materials, applications, and the industry. learn more > NovoStent completes enrollment in SAMBA femoropopliteal trial NovoStent Corporation, a privately held medical device company, completed enrollment earlier this summer in the company’s European clinical trial evaluating the use of its SAMBA Stent and Delivery System in the treatment of superficial femoral and popliteal artery disease. The Nitinol device is made with an alternating helix platform, utilizing ultra-thin stent struts. learn more > back to top > |
Information & ideas – the gateway to device innovation
“The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas,” famed chemist Linus Pauling once observed. ASM’s Materials for Medical Devices Database is designed to provide a lot of ideas, even a lot of good ideas. Updated quarterly, the Materials for Medical Devices Database comprises the most comprehensive source of mechanical, physical, biological response, and drug compatibility properties for materials and coatings used in orthopaedic and cardiovascular devices.
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What's New – Database updates for Fall 2009
Coming soon! Third quarter additions and updates to the Materials for Medical Devices Database will include 50 new producers with links to their specific devices. In a major new extension to the database, information has been added for all FDA classifications of catheters and other related interventional devices.
This latest version of the database features all the new PMA and 510(k) approvals up to September 4th, 2009, in both the Orthopaedic and Cardiovascular modules, fully integrated for ease of searching, and linked to materials.
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Medical Device Design Validation and Failure Analysis Brad James, Ph.D., P.E. |
Nitinol for Medical Devices Alan Pelton, Ph.D. |
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Stainless Steels, Cobalt-Chromium and Titanium Alloys for Medical Devices Phillip J. Andersen, Ph.D. |
Meeting Functional Requirements of Medical Devices Michael N. Helmus, Ph.D. |
Polymer Considerations in Medical Device Design Jennifer M. Hoffman, Ph.D. |
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