Medical Plastic News
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Common problems and countermeasures in the production of medical sterilized paper plastic packaging bags
The medical sterilization paper plastic packaging bag is a disposable medical sterilization packaging material, which has the advantages of good air permeability, good penetration of sterilization medium, high bacteria resistance after sterilization, convenient chemical monitoring during sterilization, simple package sealing, good perspective, long safety period after sterilization, easy opening, ...
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Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group Performs First Meniscus Replacement in San Diego with NUsurface Meniscus Implant
Dr. Scott A. Hacker, an expert in arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacements, sports medicine and fracture care, and Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the first meniscus replacement procedure in San Diego has been performed. Dr. Hacker is the only physician in San Diego County – and Grossmont Orthopedic Medical Group is one of ...
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Active Implants SUN Clinical Trial for Persistent Knee Pain Now Underway in San Diego
Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the company’s SUN (Safety Using NUsurface) trial is now underway in San Diego. Dr. Scott A. Hacker at Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group is the only physician in San Diego County – and the center is one of just 10 sites nationwide – participating in the SUN clinical trial to evaluate the ...
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Korea Health Industry Development Institute, China pharmaceutical bio investment briefing held
The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) announced on the 31st that it held the 'China Pharmaceutical Bio Investment Briefing (IR)' on the 20th, where domestic pharmaceutical companies introduced their technologies to Chinese investors. This event was jointly held with the Shanghai office of NH Investment & Securities. 10 domestic companies made IR presentations. KISA is ...
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World’s First “Artificial Meniscus” Available in Israel
Active Implants LLC, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that two patients in Israel have undergone knee surgery for the company’s NUsurface® Meniscus Implant – the first “artificial meniscus” to be marketed in the Middle East. Until now, the NUsurface Implant was only available in Israel in clinical trials. The procedures were ...
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FDA Clears Jointechlabs’ MiniTC for Point-of-Care Fat Tissue Processing and its Broad Range of Applications
Jointechlabs – a leader in point-of-care regenerative medicine therapies – today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the company’s MiniTCTM for point-of-care fat tissue processing designed to obtain microfat (or fat grafts), for multiple indications. Jointechlabs plans to focus on a range of therapeutic areas including medical aesthetics, plastic ...
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Plastics Healthcare Market Watch Highlights Plastics Growing Role in Medicine
In a Plastics Market Watch report released today, Watching: Plastics’ Contribution to Healthcare, The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) reported a growing demand for plastics in a number of healthcare sectors including pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment and tools, vision/dental/hearing, research labs and more. According to the report, medical equipment and supplies production ...
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Gaining momentum for two exceptional trade fair years: 2018 results were higher than forecast
Messe Düsseldorf showed robust performance in 2018, a low-key year in its trade fair cycle: The revenue of the Messe Düsseldorf Group reached around EUR 290m, while the revenue of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH was around EUR 260m – three per cent more than expected This gives the company considerable momentum for 2019 with its large number of trade fairs, when Messe Düsseldorf ...
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TOCA (The Orthopedic Clinic Association) Performs First Meniscus Replacements in Arizona with NUsurface Meniscus Implant
TOCA (The Orthopedic Clinic Association), a one-stop resource for orthopedics in Arizona, and Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the first meniscus replacement procedures in Arizona were successfully performed by Dr. Tom Carter. TOCA is the only center in the state – and one of just 10 sites nationwide – enrolling patients with ...
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OrthoIndy Performs First Meniscus Replacements in Indiana with NUsurface Implant
OrthoIndy and Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the first meniscus replacement procedures have been performed in Indiana. Dr. Jack Farr, orthopedic surgeon at OrthoIndy, was the first to perform the procedure on Greenwood resident Jason Scott. OrthoIndy is the only center in the state – and just one of 10 sites nationwide - ...
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ASTM F1855 - 00(2011) Standard Specification for Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) for Medical Applications
This specification covers polyoxymethylene (acetal) resin for medical applications. This specification provides requirements and associated test methods for a form of this thermoplastic which is intended for use in manufacturing medical devices, instrumentation or components thereof. Physical and mechanical properties of medical grade ...
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ASTM F2042 - 00(2011) Standard Guide for Silicone Elastomers, Gels, and Foams Used in Medical Applications Part II—Crosslinking and Fabrication
This guide is intended to provide guidance for the specification and selection of fabrication methods for silicones used in medical devices. It also provides guidance relative to testing that might be done to qualify lots of acceptable material, based on desired performance properties. Silicone manufacturers supplying material ...
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ASTM F1839 - 08e2 standard specification for rigid polyurethane foam for use as a standard material for testing orthopedic devices and instruments
This specification covers rigid polyurethane foam blocks or sheets recommended for use as a standard material for mechanical testing using orthopedic devices and instruments. Although the physical properties of the foam are in the order of those reported for human cancellous bones, these materials are not intended for ...
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Practice Greenhealth Releases Greening the OR™ Guidance Documents
Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for institutions in healthcare that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices, has released the first of a series of Greening the OR™ Best Practices Guidance Documents, now available on-line at: www.greeningtheor.org. The Greening the OR™ Initiative was launched in May of 2010 ...
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