European lawmakers are considering new regulations for managing the development of medical devices and implants. This is due to the after-affects of several defective devices hitting the market. Materials testing is one important step for ensuring the safety of all heart stents, bone screws and other biomaterials. ADMET offers a multitude of testing machines for the biomedical market. Read more.
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ADMET’s BioTense bioreactor helps researchers study cell adhesion and extracellular matrix motion
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Medical Device Testing: Testing for the Evolution of Disposable Syringes
Plastic disposable syringes were first introduced in 1961. When the “Disposables Revolution” arrived, it greatly reduced the number of infections transferred between patients because syringes became single-use only. Medical operations also became more efficient as the sterilization process for reusable glass syringes was no longer required. The transition from glass to plastic syringes seemed like a no-brainer.
Instron BioCoat: Protecting You and Your Testing System from Liquids
Many medical devices and biomaterials are tested in a bath of water or saline heated to 37°C (body temperature) to simulate the environment in which they will be used—catheters, stents, and suture materials are a few examples. Although this robust solution accurately replicates a biomedical environment, there is opportunity for spillage or leakage when using a bath of liquid. Spillage can sometimes occur when a bath is being used, filled, or emptied incorrectly.
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci surgical bot back online in Denmark
Hospitals in Denmark lifted a hiatus on use of Intuitive Surgical‘s (NSDQ:ISRG) da Vinci robot surgery system after an external investigation resolved sterilization concerns, according to the Danish Health & Medicines Authority.
Medical device testing: Internal fixation vs. external fixation
Both internal and external fixation devices assist in proper bone healing. Despite this similarity, differences exist between devices and this is reflected in how they are tested.
ADMET testing machines are capable of multiple methods of testing fixation devices. This includes simultaneous Torsion and Tension testing and Torsion testing with a pulley counter balance weight. Read more.
Steris gets FDA nod to update replacement for troubled System 1 sterilizers
Steris Corp. (NYSE:STE) landed special 510(k) clearance to modify its System 1E sterilizers, the replacement systems for the troubled System 1 devices that were the center of a 2-year row with the FDA.
The Mentor, Ohio-based device maker won the FDA’s approval to update existing SS1E devices in the field with modified software, which will also be applied to all new shipments, effective immediately.
MIT researchers working to develop biomimetic medical adhesive
Researchers at MIT, led by Professor Jeffrey Karp, are looking into the remarkable adhesive properties of Gecko feet in an effort to develop better adhesives for biomedical applications. They’re using an ADMET eXpert 7601 Universal Testing Machine to aid them in better understanding the forces at work.
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ADMET’s BioTense bioreactor used in Northeastern University cornea research
Researchers at Northeastern University are studying the effects of mechanical strain on cells to see if they can induce the cells to produce corneas for human transplant. An important aspect of their research is use of ADMET’s BioTense perfusion bioreactor, a state-of-the-art device that allows the team to apply strain while permitting simultaneous study via a microscope.