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Withdrawn Standard: ASTM F1251-89(2003) Standard Terminology Relating to Polymeric Biomaterials in Medical and Surgical Devices (Withdrawn 2012)
This terminology covers polymeric biomaterials in medical and surgical devices. Terms are defined as they are used relative to medical and surgical materials and devices. Terms that are generally understood and in ...
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ASTM F1582 - 98(2011) Standard Terminology Relating to Spinal Implants
1. Scope 1.1 This terminology covers basic terms and considerations for spinal implant devices and their mechanical analyses. 2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) ASTM Standards E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing E1150 Definitions of Terms Relating to Fatigue Index Terms 0 Spinal implants; Terminology--medical/surgical systems/applications ICS ...
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Christie Med Announces New Authorized Partner in Al Zahrawi for UAE Distribution of VeinViewer
As the leader in vein visualization technology throughout the world, Christie’s high-quality, made-in-the-USA, VeinViewer® Vision2 and VeinViewer® Flex, continue to provide customers with improved clinical outcomes such as increasing 1st stick success, decreasing medically not required PICC lines and enhancing patient satisfaction. We are committed to the continued growth of ...
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Caresyntax & Intel Collaborate to Address Surgical Staffing Shortage
Combining capabilities to develop breakthrough technologies for transforming surgery. Hospitals and Surgery Centers face many challenges in surgery as they work to recover from COVID. Directors of Perioperative Services, Surgeons, OR Staff and OR managers are facing high levels of stress with maintaining quality patient care, increasing surgical case volume from backlogs, while at the same time ...
By Caresyntax
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ASTM D5151 - 06(2011) Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves
This test method is designed to detect holes that leak water and thereby compromise the usefulness of the glove. This test method is suitable and designed as a reference method to evaluate samples of medical gloves. 1. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the detection of holes in medical gloves. 1.2 This test method is limited to the detection of holes that allow water leakage under the ...
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ASTM F1044 - 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Calcium Phosphate Coatings and Metallic Coatings
The shear test method is recommended for shear testing of calcium phosphate and metallic/substrate combinations and can provide information on the adhesive or cohesive strength of coatings under a uniaxial shear stress. The test method may be useful for comparative evaluation of adhesive or cohesive strengths of a variety of types of coatings. Information developed using this test method may be ...
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BioPoly Orthopedic Resurfacing Products Enter North America
FORT WAYNE, IN – BioPoly, LLC has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Canada-based distributor, Verve Medical Products, Inc., to distribute the BioPoly® partial resurfacing family of products throughout Canada, with distribution initially taking place through the Canadian SAP. Verve Medical Products specializes in bringing medical-surgical products to Canada through ...
By BioPoly, LLC
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How to deal with the trend of population aging to achieve a sustainable future
The World Social Report 2023 calls for concrete measures to support an aging global population in the face of rising pension and health care costs. According to a study published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, population aging is the defining global trend of our time. Countries can benefit by promoting equality of opportunity from birth, so that everyone has the ...
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ReShape Lifesciences Announces Stocking Order from Medical Supplier in Dubai
ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (NASDAQ:RSLS), a developer of minimally invasive medical devices to treat obesity and metabolic diseases announced today that it has received a significant order for its ReShape® Integrated Dual Balloon System from Al Zahrawi Medical a healthcare focused company specializing in medical, surgical, diagnostic and analytical lab and nuclear medicine supplies with ...
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Nipro Medical Corporation announces the creation of Vascular Division in the U.S.
Nipro Medical Corporation (NMC), a leading Renal, Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Radiology products manufacturer, announces the creation of a Vascular Division in the U.S. The division will include several cutting-edge technologies, innovative vascular and cardiovascular products to provide clinicians with procedural and imaging solutions that enhance patient care. To support the new ...
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Veteran-Owned Company, in Partnership With Synaptive Medical, Awarded Medical Equipment ECAT Contract for Modus V™
Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, a veteran-owned company, has been awarded a Medical Equipment ECAT contract by the Defense Logistics Agency valued at $45,000,000 USD over 5 years. The ECAT contract is an online source (electronic catalog) for Robotic Assisted Surgery and other OR related products and acts as one of the preferred purchasing sources for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the ...
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ASTM F1147 - 05(2011) standard test method for tension testing of calcium phosphate and metallic coatings
The tensile test method is recommended for tension testing of calcium phosphate/substrate or porous metal coating/substrate combinations and can provide information on the adhesive or cohesive strength of coatings under (uniaxial) tensile stress. The test method may be useful for comparative evaluation of adhesive or cohesive strengths of a variety of types of coatings. Coatings may be ...
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Synaptive Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Near-Infrared Fluorescence Visualization, Expanding Application of Existing Robotic Exoscope
Near-Infrared fluorescence now available on Modus X robotic exoscope, complementing system’s existing advanced fluorescence capabilities New Infrared fluorescence enables the use of Modus X for visualization of vessels in conjunction with indocyanine green New patented 4K ICG Image Fusion for real-time contrast of microsurgical vessels against background anatomy Synaptive Medical ...
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ASTM F1160 - 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear and Bending Fatigue Testing of Calcium Phosphate and Metallic Medical and Composite Calcium Phosphate/Metallic Coatings
The shear and bending fatigue tests are used to determine the effect of variations in material, geometry, surface condition, stress, and so forth, on the fatigue resistance of coated metallic materials subjected to direct stress for up to 107 cycles. These tests may be used as a relative guide to the selection of coated materials for service under condition of repeated stress. In order ...
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New interview released about Automated CO2 Angiography technology in India – PGIMER Chandigarh
Prof. M.S Sandhu from PGIMER Chandigarh #Radiology Department – India. recently gave an interview in which he illustrated the peculiarities of automatic CO2 angiography. In this interview, Prof. Sandhu remarked the Angiodroid technology. Here is a brief excerpt: “A recently developed injector with a very novel method to map these vessels is to use carbon dioxide as a ...
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ASTM F1980 - 07(2011) standard guide for accelerated aging of sterile barrier systems for medical devices
The loss of sterile barrier system integrity may occur as a result of physical properties of the materials and adhesive or cohesive bonds degrading over time and by subsequent dynamic events during shipping and handling. ISO 11607–1:2006, clause 6, states that “the packaging system shall provide physical protection and maintain integrity of the sterile barrier system. The sterile ...
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iSTAR Medical appoints leading glaucoma specialist Prof. Kaweh Mansouri as Chief Medical Officer
WAVRE, Belgium — 6 September 2022: iSTAR Medical, a medtech company delivering breakthrough eye care solutions to patients, today announces the appointment of Dr Kaweh Mansouri as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr Mansouri is a medical and surgical eye specialist, sub-specializing in glaucoma and cataract. Currently a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Glaucoma Center, Swiss Visio, ...
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BioIntelliSense Acquires AlertWatch Clinical Intelligence Engine to Expand its Comprehensive Portfolio of Continuous Patient Monitoring Solutions
BioIntelliSense, a continuous health monitoring and clinical intelligence company, today announced its acquisition of AlertWatch®, an FDA-cleared, clinically proven patient monitoring solution. AlertWatch uniquely provides robust integration, data analysis and a patented intuitive display of contextual patient data for more efficient, actionable clinical decisions. As part of the recently ...
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nView teams with Johns Hopkins to enhance surgical imaging
Earlier this month nView medical (http://www.nviewmed.com/) and the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics at Johns Hopkins University (http://lcsr.jhu.edu/) entered a joint research agreement to integrate optical technology into nView medical's real-time surgical imaging system. nView medical's mission is to provide the most precise information during surgical procedures to improve ...
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LSI Emerging Medtech Summit Will Spotlight 100 Innovative Startups to Audience of Investors & Strategic Partners
Life Science Intelligence (LSI) is hosting the Emerging Medtech Summit February 18-20th, 2020 at The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA. The event is drawing attendance from major medtech investors and strategics looking to partner with new medical device, diagnostic, digital health and other healthtech innovators. In addition to startup CEO presentations, the event will include panel discussions ...
By Strados Labs
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