MEDTEC 98 Exhibitor Profiles
Almost 300 suppliers to the medical device industry are scheduled to exhibit their products and services at MEDTEC in Amsterdam 7–9 October. In this section, EMDM is proud to profile the companies that will be participating in this important event. The list is current as of 20 July.
Action Technology Belgium N.V.
Supplies a recently developed PVC silicone-replacement tubing. The USP Class VI–compliant material is available in harnesses of 52 and 60 Shore A. The tubing provides optimal resistance to splitting, exhibits good recovery, and is well suited for peristaltic pump tubing or tubing for volumetric infusion pumps. Stand 2010
Acutek
Converts nonsensitizing adhesive-coated papers, films, foils, nonwovens, foams, fabrics, and hydrogels. Manufacturing capabilities include flexographic printing, precision rotary and flatbed die-cutting, pattern adhesives, multilayer laminations, and island placement. Design, engineering, and prototype development services are also available. Certified to ISO 9001 and EN 46001. Stand 2022
Advanced Sterilization Products
Manufactures the Sterrad 100 SI GMP sterilizer based on low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma technology. One-hour sterilization cycles are routinely achieved with practically no residuals. Personnel are available to assist with material compatibility issues, feasibility studies, cycle development, and validation support. Stand 1400
American Predator Corp.
Specializes in the design and manufacture of industrial-grade SMT motherboards based on 386, 486, and Pentium, using surface-mount technology. Custom solutions as well as engineering services for all open architectures are offered. Stand 1504
Ametek Technical Motor Division
Produces brushless dc motors, blowers, and controllers. Standard motors ranging from 43 to 133 mm diam with torque outputs up to 10.6 N-m are available. Brushless dc blowers range from 76 to 145 mm diam with maximum flows up to 1900 L/sec and pressures to 53.6 mmHg. Blowers are available in 6–36-V-dc, 120-V-ac, and 240-V-ac versions. Three-phase brushless controllers come with 12-, 24-, and 36-V-dc inputs and in 5-, 10-, and 20-A ratings. Certified to ISO 9001. Stand 2030
AP Technologies
Offers machining, prototyping, and production services. State-of-the-art CNC machinery is used for turning, milling (horizontal and vertical), Swiss turning, and wire erosion. Carbide, ceramics, honeycomb structures, and composite materials are typically machined. Stand 1418
ASF Thomas Industries GmbH
An OEM supplier of gas and air pumps, the company offers a full range of components using brushless-drive technology. Committed to innovation and application-oriented product development, the company supplies compressors that can be found in numerous blood pressure monitors. Stand 2037
Audion Elektro B.V.
Produces high-quality packaging equipment for trade, industry, and government. Products include impulse, heat, band, vacuum, and angular sealers, as well as shrink tunnels and automatic packaging machines. The firm's machines are used in hospitals and laboratories for packing sterilized materials and instruments, drip-feed bags, pathological material, and roentgenograms. Stand 600
Ault Inc.
Supplies an array of medical switching power supplies. Seven standard models with outputs of 5, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, and 24 V dc are available. The SW170 family of medical switchers comply with the EMC directive and conform to CE-marking requirements. The company is certified to ISO 9001. Stand 1600
Avery Dennison België N.V.
The Medical Business unit sources and supplies worldwide medical markets with pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes. The standard product line is designed for use in surgical drapes, incision films to electrode terminal mountings, diagnostics, and wound-care products. Single-coated, double-coated, and transfer tape constructions are made from state-of-the-art materials. Recent developments include the production of a hydrocolloid product range in a Class 10,000 cleanroom. Stand 900
Bard Vascular Systems Div.
Manufactures textile and expanded PTFE components for implantable medical devices. Textile components include knitted and woven fabrics in flat and tubular configurations as well as a variety of surgical felts. Tubular expanded PTFE components are available in a range of diameters from 1 to 22 mm. Stand 1212
Bayer AG
The Plastics Division offers high-performance engineering thermoplastics and thermoplastic polyurethane systems for medical applications. Materials are designed for the critical design, manufacturing, and end-use performance parameters of medical devices and packaging applications. Stand 800
Berkenhoff GmbH
Manufactures nonferrous fine wires in diameters ranging from 0.03 to 11.5 mm. Products include copper wires, brass and tombac wires, tin-bronze wires, and nickel-silver wires. Silver-plated copper wires and stainless wires for catheters are available. Stand 819
Biogeneral Inc.
Microtubing, gas-permeable tubing, plastic optical fibres, and monofilaments are manufactured according to customer specifications. The company also performs surface treatments on fine wires and fibres. Stand 2038
B. Braun Medical Inc., International Div.
Supplies valves, adapters, capping devices, piercing devices, transfer and filter devices, and diagnostic and interventional catheters. Subassembly and component parts are supplied for the medical pharmaceutical, and diagnostic industries. Offices are in 44 countries worldwide. 1406
Bytec GmbH
Provides R&D, regulatory, and OEM manufacturing services. The firm has assisted in the development and production of such devices as blood analyzers, ventricle assist devices, capsulotomy systems, peristaltic pumps, diathermy systems, and xenon endoilluminators. Stand 1806
Carville Ltd.
Specializes in close-tolerance machining and turning of nonferrous metals and subassembly services. The company has expertise in CNC machining and CAD/CAM technology and will provide assistance in product development projects. Certified to ISO 9002, the firm can meet just-in-time and other scheduling requirements. Stand 616
CMF Laser-Technology B.V.
Specializes as job-shopper, cosupplier, and main supplier in combining high-performance processing technologies. The company translates innovative ideas into prototypes using R&D services in collaboration with various academic hospitals and centres of knowledge in the Netherlands and abroad. Implants that can be placed in the urethra and the bloodstream are under development. Stand 1022
Contec Inc.
Manufactures wiping materials and cleaning systems for controlled environments. Wipers made of polyester, nylon, cotton twill, and nonwoven fabrics are offered. Other products that are available include the VertiKlean wall-washing system, Constix swabs, and the Prostat family of presaturated wipers in resealable packages. Products are developed to meet customer requirements. Stand 2014
Coors Ceramics Co.
Custom ceramic components designed to withstand extremely high temperatures and to resist wear and corrosion are manufactured for a variety of medical applications. They are used in blood analysis equipment; surgical instruments; and pumping, metering, and filtering devices. Stand 1117
Delo Industrieklebstoffe GmbH & Co. KG
Produces high-quality adhesives, sealing materials, and equipment systems for dispensing and pretreatment. The technical application department tailors complex applications and solutions to customer requirements. Products are used in fields such as microelectronics, medical technology, and precision engineering. Stand 608
Detron Micro-Engineering B.V.
A company with 40 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing also offers design, development, and manufacturing services to medical device manufacturers. Departments include design and engineering, mechanical and electronic, and measurement and calibration. Stand 614
Dow Corning Healthcare Industries
Silicone-based materials are developed in ISO 9000—certified facilities and tested according to stringent health-care standards. Biocompatible silicone fluids and compounds, elastomers, liquid silicone rubbers, adhesives, and tubing are supplied. Stand 2032
Dr. Boy GmbH
Manufactures injection moulding machines for the plastics industry. The Boy 12M has been designed for the manufacturing of microparts for medical applications. The freely overhanging clamping unit allows its integration into a cleanroom area, while the rest of the machine, including the operating panel, remains fully accessible. Microprocessor-controlled machines allow internal data storage as well as printouts of processing and quality records. Stand 1216
Dräger Medizintechnik GmbH
Supplies products for medical, safety, and other technologies. Workstations for anaesthesia as well as intensive and neonatal care are available. Modern patient-monitoring systems for emergency, operating theatre, and intensive-care units are provided. Hospital supply systems for medical gases are also offered. Stand 2019
Dymax Europe GmbH
Offers a wide range of UV curing adhesives and UV lamps. Materials are single-part, 100% solids, and 100% solvent-free, and fulfill USP Class VI requirements. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, the firm works with distributors in almost all European countries. Stand 1204
Eastman Chemical Co.
Supplies materials for use in a variety of medical device and packaging applications including filters, dialysis components, connectors, syringes, pipettes, tubing, pump housings, solution containers, and flexible packaging. Stand 1100
EFOS Inc.
Designs and produces light-based technologies. Products include light/ultraviolet/visible-spot-curing systems featuring manual or automatic control of up to 20,000 mW/cm2 of curing power for deep cures in a short time. User-changeable filters tailor the output for wavelength-specific applications. In-house engineering and optics facilities enable the company to provide custom services. The firm is certified to ISO 9001. Stand 923
EnduraTEC Systems
Manufactures high-performance servo-controlled test equipment for durability testing of medical devices. Products include stent/graft testers that verify the durability of intravascular prostheses, and cardiovascular device testers that verify the durability of prostheses such as sepal patches and stapling and ventricle assist devices. A full line of customized systems for biomedical applications includes a prosthetic limb tester, scope tester, and electrodynamic tester. All systems feature real-time PC-based control for accelerated testing. Stand 919
Ensinger GmbH & Co.
Produces and supplies engineering and high-performance thermoplastics such as PEEK and PPSU. Special formulations that meet ISO 10993 requirements or conform to FDA and USP Class VI standards are available from stock. Semifinished products, ready-parts machined and injection moulded, precision profiles and tubes, and pultruded profiles are available. Development, production, and distribution centres are located worldwide. Stand 700
Eppendorf-Netheler-Hinz GmbH
A manufacturer of laboratory devices offers expertise in the development and manufacturing of high-tech products. Services range from component fabrication to the series production of subassemblies and finished devices. Products include dispensing systems, interfaces, probes, stepper motor controls, and consumables. Stand 1214
Ercon Associates
Designs, develops, and manufactures equipment for tip forming, hole punching, and catheter assembly. Single- and multilumen tubing is offered. Additional capabilities include lumen sealing, balloon bonding, and plastic-to-plastic or plastic-to-metal welding. Stand 1113
Euroflex Schussler GmbH
Manufactures precision machined components from nitinol and other materials. Products include stents, catheter parts, and other medical devices. Proprietary laser cutting and welding techniques are employed, and complex shapes and patterns are routinely cut into tubing with 25-µm shot width. Services that are available include thermal treatment, and inspection and surface treatment, including electropolishing and plating for improved radiographic visibility. Stand 1404
Europlasma
Offers custom design, process support, and manufacturing of plasma treatment devices. Plasma cleaning and activation of plastics, metals, ceramics, and mixed material samples are offered. Treatment for evaluation and subcontracting is carried out in the company's new process laboratory. Applications include activation prior to coating and gluing, impartation of hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties, and plasma polymerization for biocompatibility and cell growth. Stand 1114
ExporTec
A global product sourcing and distribution business provides medical components, materials, equipment, and technology consulting for medical manufacturing companies in Europe and South America. Sourcing capabilities range from plastic tubing, adhesives, and medical-grade plastic resins to advanced electrical components such as integrated circuits and flexible resistors. Stand 2031
Feinfocus Medizintechnik GmbH
Provides state-of-the-art x-ray inspection for failure analysis, quality control, and quality assurance of medical subassemblies and devices including heart valves, pacemakers, and implants. Inspection is noncontact and nondestructive and requires no sample preparation. The company's x-ray inspection services are also available for single components or lot screening through the application centre in Garbsen, Germany, as well as four locations in the United States. Stand 2016
Filtrona Richmond Inc.
Supplies custom-bonded fibre components for wicking, storage, transfer, filtration, and liquid applications. Specialty profile shapes are available. Products offered include wicks and wick/reservoirs used in diagnostic test devices, prefilter media, swab tips, and pipette filter media designed to prevent sample cross-contamination. Stand 1019
Flexible Medical Packaging Ltd.
Supplies packaging materials and equipment, and offers blisters, lids, and machinery for producing sterile blister packs. An extensive selection of lidding and blister materials to suit a wide range of applications and sterilization processes is also available. In addition to providing design and prototyping services, the supplier also offers a cleanroom facility for contract packaging or development. Stand 612
Foster Corp.
Supplies high-quality custom compounds of thermoplastics and elastomers for use in medical tubing and devices. Radiopaque, lubricated, reinforced, and custom-coloured materials are specialties. The ISO 9002–certified company can provide quick delivery, competitive pricing, and technical assistance. Stand 1719
Glebar Company Inc.
Manufactures state-of-the-art equipment based on centreless grinding principles for the production of catheters, guidewires, introducers, and other medical devices. The firm's CE-marked guidewire grinding systems are equipped with a patented automatic feeding system, NEMA 4–rated workstation, and stepper drives. On-site engineers, technical support, and field service technicians are available to meet customer requirements. Stand 310
Griffith Micro Science
Provides contract sterilization service worldwide using EtO, gamma, and steam methods. The company can advise customers on cycle selection and optimization, turnaround times, and validation work. Facilities are certified to ISO 9001 and to relevant sections of EN 550 and EN 46001. Griffith Analytical supplies full sterilization-related laboratory support and additional testing services. Stand 812
Halkey-Roberts Corp.
Has more than 50 years' experience manufacturing plastic components and subassemblies used in disposable medical devices. Products include flow control devices, valves for IV applications, catheter and tracheal tubes, tubing clamps, closures, and hand pumps. Custom products can be developed. Certified to ISO 9001. Stand 813
Harmac Medical Products Inc.
Provides contract manufacturing services for custom disposable medical devices. Capabilities of the full-service, FDA-registered, ISO 9001–certified firm include medical product design and development, prototyping, insert and injection moulding, assembly, RF welding, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, tip forming, packaging, and sterilization. Stand 606
Hoover Precision Products LLC
Manufactures solid-phase plastic beads for immunoassays including radioimmunoassays and chemiluminescence tests. Plastic, glass, ceramic, and metal balls for use in diagnostic, R&D, and other medical applications are also supplied. The company is certified to ISO 9002. Stand 817
HV Technologies Inc.
Employs new technology to design composite tubing according to customer specifications for torque, flexibility, stiffness, and kink radius, while maintaining a small overall package with wall thicknesses ranging from 0.001 to 0.005 in. Braid, coils, coatings, and other materials are combined to produce the largest inner lumens or smallest outer diameters possible. Stand 816
Integrated Technologies Ltd.
Offers instrument design, development, and manufacturing services on a contract basis. The company handles projects of any size, including modules, subassemblies, or entire instruments from concept to manufacture. Quality systems are certified to ISO 9001 and BS EN 46001. Stand 718
International Medical Products B.V.
Manufactures a range of medical devices in Class 10,000 cleanroom conditions. A latex/polyurethane dipping division produces dippable latex products such as latex tubing, catheter balloons, protective covers for ultrasound transducers, and water standoff balloons. The ISO 9002/EN 46002–certified company has also developed an aqueous polyurethane as a potential alternative to latex. Stand 2029
International Regulatory Consultants
Regulatory and quality system consultants help companies coordinate North American, European, and Pacific Rim/Asian activities. The company acts as a US designated agent and official correspondent for non-US manufacturers. Stand 1313
Introtek International
Supplies pulsed ultrasonic air-bubble-detection systems for use in such patient-connected medical devices as autotransfusion, apheresis, and haemodialysis machines, and infusion and syringe pumps. The TUV-approved systems feature low power consumption, high noise immunity, and quick response times. The company specializes in meeting the unique design requirements of medical device OEMs. Stand 1502
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Manufactures Rhodotron electron-beam accelerators that deliver a continuous beam of up to 10 MeV to power levels of 15–200 kW. Designed for on-line production-speed controlled sterilization of products in final packaging under nonsterile conditions, Rhodotrons may be integrated into existing space. Practical advantages include a low operating cost, easy maintenance, and ease of operation. Stand 1306
Ismeca S.A.
Designs and manufactures custom automated assembly lines for the medical device industry. Four basic platforms are offered: a synchronous rotary transfer system, an asynchronous pallet transfer system, a synchronous transfer system, and a flexible modular system particularly suited for device manufacture. Typically, the firm will design a flexible assembly line based on a combination of its assembly platforms that have been adapted to meet client specifications. Systems for the assembly of medical disposables are a specialty. Stand 806
Kahle Europea S.p.A.
Specializes in the manufacture of automatic production equipment for the assembly of disposable fluid-delivery products. Both intermittent and continuous fluid-delivery applications can be accommodated. The firm holds almost 200 patents and has equipment installations in 26 countries. Stand 722
Labplast International
Provides a complete consumable- manufacturing service for diagnostic and analytical firms. From initial concept to finished product, the company provides an ISO 9000 quality route and follows procedures that comply with FDA requirements. Product design, injection moulding, manufacture, and cleanroom assembly are available to produce custom-made diagnostic products. A full packaging service is also offered. Stand 1013
Lake Region Mfg. Inc.
Manufactures wire-formed and precision-machined products for the medical industry. Product and service capabilities include a wide range of guidewires, specialty wire forms and subassemblies, and precision machining components. Stand 1419
Leclanché
Has expertise in electrical energy storage, and offers quality, reliable, cost-effective solutions to suit particular requirements. The OEM supplier is certified to ISO 9001. Stand 2015
Lemo S.A.
Offers a connector system specifically developed to help design engineers comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. The connectors are housed in a metal enclosure to provide all-around shielding, and they feature a 360° screen contact arrangement to ensure full screen continuity within the plug. A grounding crown provides full screen continuity between the plug and the socket. Stand 1500
Lider S.A.
Performs high-frequency welding operations in a Class 100,000 cleanroom under Class 100 laminar-flow conditions. Medical OEM products routinely manufactured include medical pouches and bags in PVC and EVA ranging from 700 ml to 15 L, as well as plastic transport containers for liquid ranging from 10 to 200 L. Products can be custom made and carry the CE mark. The firm is certified to ISO 9002. Stand 1319
Loctite European Group
A global manufacturer of industrial adhesives and equipment offers a reference manual on adhesive, sealant, coating, and dispensing technology. The 464-page book is available in nine languages with the page content identical in each version. Organized into 14 sections, the manual covers topics including adhesive engineering, gasketing, sealing, and the retention of cylindrical metal assemblies. Stand 1000
Lumonics
Designs, develops, manufactures, and markets laser-based advanced manufacturing systems. More than 14,000 of the systems have been installed worldwide in highly automated environments for cutting, drilling, welding, and coding a wide range of products. Stand 1200
Mallinckrodt Medical Devices
Manufactures stopcocks to exacting standards. A wide range of functional requirements can be accommodated, and various designs are offered. Other available products are tube connectors, port covers, pressure domes, and manifolds. Engineers can help customers to define requirements. Stand 1315
Manan Medical Products
Manufactures quality needle products. Insert moulding, matchpoint grinding, centimeter markings, electropolishing, and bevel orientation indicators are used. The engineering staff can help to create a new product design and supply the technical information needed to bring products to market. Stand 2034
MARC Analysis Research Corp.
Develops and markets ISO 9001–certified fully nonlinear finite element software for simulation of complex processes and behaviour of components. Medical applications include hip prostheses, blood vessel, heart valve, and brain damage simulation. Stand 617
McKechnie Plastic Components
Offers full-service contract manufacturing of finished medical and surgical devices and implantable components. Technical capabilities include the development and documentation of industry-leading procedures, systems, and controls. Quality systems and manufacturing standards conform to ISO 9002 and EN 46002/ISO 13485 and comply with good manufacturing practices. Stand 1300
MDS Nordion
Offers gamma processing systems. More than 110 of the firm's cost-efficient, maximum-process-efficiency irradiators have been installed worldwide. The company reportedly supplies more than 80% of the global demand for cobalt 60, a product which is backed by comprehensive service and support. Stand 1713
Medical Device Consultants International Ltd.
Provides global regulatory, clinical, and quality assurance assistance to medical device and diagnostic product manufacturers. Services include preparation of US FDA regulatory submissions and EU technical files and design dossiers; clinical trial design, study management, monitoring, and statistical analysis; and design, implementation, and assessment of quality assurance systems. Stand 1412
Medical Rubber
Supplies elastomer components. Injection moulding of high-precision components composed of silicone rubber and TPE is a focus. Production can be carried out in Class 10,000 cleanroom conditions if required. The company is certified to ISO 9002 and EN 46002. Stand 2027
Microfil Industries S.A.
Provides metal fabrication services including wire drawing, profiling, laminating, cutting, forming, laser welding, end rounding, and high-precision grinding. Stainless steel, cobalt alloys, nickel-titanium, and tungsten are among the materials processed. Components are machined according to customer specifications. Stand 1115
Millipore Corp.
Offers filters and filtration devices. Products include microporous ultrafiltration and lateral-flow diagnostic membranes, Stratapore membranes for flow-through diagnostic devices, and polyethylene membranes for venting applications. Numerous device configurations are available. Stand 1303
Minitubes
Supplies precision metal tubing and tubular components. More than 100 alloys are available including stainless steels, 316 LVM, nickel-titanium, tantalum, and precious alloys. Thin walls, minute tolerances, and smooth finishes are specialties. Products are used in stents, endoscopic devices, diagnostic probes, surgical instruments, catheters, and pacing electrodes. Stand 1108
Montech AG
Develops and manufactures automation systems for a broad range of industries. The company's Montrac is a monorail-type transport system with self-propelled shuttles that can carry loads weighing up to 12 kg. Installations can be constructed to any configuration using standardized components; the system is suited for any application that involves single-plane transportation. Stand 1410
MS Techniques
Specializes in polymer extrusion. Tubing types produced include multilumen, coextruded, and reinforced with fibre or metallic wires. Services for small- quantity compounds and extrusion engineering are also available. Stand 1302
NAMSA
Specializes in the testing of devices, raw materials, biomaterials, and components. All three US facilities as well as Biomatech S.A., its affiliate laboratory in France, are certified to EN 45001. The company also supplies biological sterilization indicators, chemical process indicators, and thromboresistant coatings. Stand 1014
Nelipak Thermoforming B.V.
Supplies customized thermoformed packaging. Certified to ISO 9001 and EN 46002 standards, production sites in Venray, Netherlands, and Galway, Ireland, have Class 10,000 cleanrooms for both thermoforming and contract packing. Blister-sealing machines can be built to customer specifications if required. Stand 1308
New England Electric Wire Corp.
Produces flexible braids, cables, and specialty insulated wire. Products range from insulated straight cable and coil cords to insulated litz wire for specialty coil winding applications. Braid-reinforced tubing characterized by excellent kink resistance and torque is designed for use in catheters and fibre-optic scopes. Stand 2024
Noble-Met Ltd.
Manufactures high-quality metal tubes and wires according to ISO 9002 quality standards. Clad wire and tubes, which incorporate two or more materials, can be produced to combine the best properties of different materials. Stand 2020
Nova Biomedical
Develops and manufactures a variety of medical devices ranging from high-volume, low-cost products to complex electromechanical instruments in limited quantities. Distribution and field services are also provided. Stand 208
NuSil Technology
Specializes in the development and manufacture of silicone materials. Standard and custom formulations are offered. Among the materials offered are adhesives, fluids, gels, high- and low-consistency elastomers, and coatings and primers. Information that is available in FDA master files includes results of applicable chemical and mechanical equivalency tests as well as confirmatory biological test results. Stand 710
Oliver Products Co.
Engineers, manufactures, and markets adhesive-coated packaging materials for sterile medical devices. DotCoat technology ensures reliable, fibre-free, peelable seals, and allows for faster setup and run speeds. Recent product developments include a solvent-free hot-melt grid-pattern adhesive-coated paper, and the O/Clave family of autoclavable products. Both developments are suited for preformed pouches, lids, and rollstock. Stand 1209
Optinova AB
Specializes in the extrusion of small-diameter transparent and radiopaque tubing in PTFE, thermoplastic fluoropolymers, polyurethanes, and other materials. Dispersion-coated wires are supplied for the production of guidewires and stylets. The coated stainless-steel wire can also be cut and straightened. Products are produced in a cleanroom environment according to good manufacturing practices, and quality systems are certified to ISO 9002. Stand 814
Perfecseal
Produces a forming film for use in medical packaging. The film is made from coextruded PE and nylon resins processed using a rapid quenching system. This technique imparts high mechanical strength and resistance to abrasion and puncture. The film, known as PerfecFlex Ice, can provide a 2-mil gauge reduction over EVA/Surlyn/EVA constructions. Stand 2018
Phelps Dodge High-Performance Conductors
Develops polyimide tubing and copper-based conductor products for the medical industry. Among the available products are thin-wall and composite polyimide tubing with spiral-wrap or braiding for torqueability and kink resistance; silver-plated copper for extrusion applications; and miniature stranded wires and shield wire for ultrafine coaxial cables. Ultrafine conductors come in sizes as fine as 0.00049 in. Stand 1701
PixTech S.A.
Offers a field-emission flat-panel display that is available in a monochrome 1/4 VGA measuring 5.2 in. diagonally. The FE524M1 measures only 11 mm thick, compared to 20 mm for the previous model. Benefits include a natural viewing angle and true graphic speed as well as low power consumption, defect-free pixels, a wide operating-temperature range, and low-temperature instant-on. Stand 2009
Popper & Sons Inc.
An ISO 9001/EN 46001–certified manufacturer provides hypodermic tubing, blunt tubes, and pointed cannulae. Fabrication services include swaging, bending, flaring, tip reducing, CNC, EDM, laser welding, and brazing. Finishing and surface treatments available are Teflon and parylene. Standard products (e.g., hypodermic and procedure needles, luer stopcocks, adapters and tubing connectors, glass syringes) carry the CE mark. Stand 2023
Powervar
Supplies medical power conditioners that protect microprocessor-based equipment in hospitals and labs from power disturbances. Units are designed to comply with IEC 601-1 and incorporate a surge diverter, isolation transformer, and power-line noise filter. The conditioners reduce leakage to less than 100 mA, making them safe for use in close proximity to patients. The devices are listed with relevant safety agencies and carry the CE mark. Stand 1508
Precision Extrusion Inc.
Custom manufactures close-tolerance, single- and multilumen small-diameter tubing including coextruded and wire-braided configurations. Services include design, prototyping, and fabrication of extruded components and tubes using thermoplastic materials. Engineers are capable of designing a component from a concept, producing subassemblies and finished assemblies, and supplying in-house tool design for quick turnaround. Stand 716
Putnam Plastics Corp.
Custom medical extruder specializes in braided, multilumen, coextrusion, and multilayered tubing. The company offers a USP Class VI polyimide tubing that can be extruded with IDs ranging from 0.0075 to 0.080 in. Walls are free of pinholes and can be produced in thicknesses ranging from 0.0007 to 0.005 in. Stand 712
Qosina
Offers a full selection of clamps, connectors, luers, caps, stopcocks, check valves, spikes, kit components, and adapters. The firm is the parent company of Qosmedix, a supplier of cotton swabs with various head sizes, precision swabs, latex-free hypoallergenic sponges, brushes, spatulas, jars, and pipettes. Stand 1106
RAM Optical Instrumentation Inc.
Supplies video-based noncontact dimensional measurement systems to international markets. The OMIS line of measuring systems are designed for use in quality and process control and feature optimal accuracy and repeatability as well as Windows NT–based software. Sales and service technical centres located throughout Europe can provide product demonstrations and perform application studies. Stand 1312
Remmele Engineering Inc., Micro Machining Div.
Specializes in the custom machining of miniature and micro complex ultraprecision components using five-axis micromills and eight-axis Swiss-style CNC machines. Micromachining projects include process development; preproduction and production in a variety of volumes; and assistance with applications, materials, and scheduling requirements. All work is carried out in the company's ISO-certified facility. Stand 1210
Royal Master Grinders Inc.
Manufactures centreless grinding systems including catheter tip and body grinders and systems for small metallic parts. CNC guidewire profile grinders suited for various diameter and taper combinations are supplied. New laser gauging equipment has machine feedback and SPC. Stand 1010
RPC Technologies
Installs radiation processing systems on factory production lines. The firm has, together with Mölnlycke Health Care of Göteborg, Sweden, developed a medium-energy, high-power commercial linear accelerator for the in-line sterilization of medical products. Benefits of the system include no product handling, no transportation costs, no additional inventory carrying costs, and no holding time. Stand 1708
Arthur G. Russell UK Ltd.
Designs and builds automation systems for the assembly and packaging of medical devices. The company has constructed systems with capabilities including assembly of disposable syringes at a rate of 600 pieces per minute, assembly of cannulae at 700 pieces per minute, and packaging of cannulae at 1200 pieces per minute. Stand 1718
SaatiTech S.p.A.
Produces precision woven fabrics for medical and diagnostic applications. Saatifil fabrics are pyrogen-free because water is not used in the cleaning process. Fabrication of mesh components is conducted in a Class 10,000 cleanroom. Plasma-treated fabrics that have modified surface characteristics and completely unaffected undersurface properties are a recent development. Various surface treatment options are available. Facilities are certified to ISO 9001. Stand 2021
Salts Healthcare
Manufactures hydrocolloids and ostomy appliances for the worldwide wound- and stoma-care market. Formulations and shapes are made to suit individual requirements. One- and two-piece ostomy brands Second Nature and Confidence are available. The company strives to build long-term manufacturing relationships. Stand 2033
Scanlan Group B.V.
Offers technical support to medical device manufacturers for all stages of product development from initial concept and design to manufacturing, assembly, packaging, sterilization, warehousing, and distribution, as well as assistance with ISO 9000 and EN 46000 compliance and authorized representative services. Offices are located in the Netherlands and the United States. Stand 1207
Scantox
A contract research organization offers testing services for medical devices. Biocompatibility tests include cytotoxicity, pyrogenicity, endotoxin, haemocompatibility, implantation, genotoxicity, and acute systemic toxicity. The firm is certified to EN 45001 and has GLP accreditation. Stand 1221
Scapa Tapes, Engineered Adhesive Films
Develops and manufactures specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive films, foils, and tapes for the medical device industry. The company's Bioflex product range includes double-faced tapes, single-coated foam, vinyl or woven fabrics, and breathable films. Stand 1402
SEBRA
Designs, patents, develops, and produces a variety of instruments for precision medical plastics manufacturing. A specialist in radio-frequency and heating technologies, the firm produces precision systems for sealing fluid-filled plastic tubing and provides expertise to catheter manufacturers and biotechnology companies worldwide. Stand 1305
Sefar Inc.
Offers more than 500 types of fabrics made from polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, fluorocarbon, and other materials with pore sizes from 1 to 6000 µm. Custom products are available. Fabrication services are conducted in the company's Class 10,000 cleanroom and include slitting, welding, pleating, and cutting. Stand 1518
Sengewald Medical Packaging
Supplies packaging products and services. Production capabilities include extrusion, coextrusion, printing, laminating, bagging, slitting, and die-cutting. Sheets, rollstock, covers, drapes, infusion and drainage bags, and pouches and tubes are among the products available. Stand 706
Smart Products Inc.
Supplies plastic check valves, fittings, and pumps in NSF-compliant, food-grade, and corrosion-resistant materials. The quick-opening check valves feature minimum flow restriction and are available in 6.35 to 15.88-mm ODs. They can be inserted into fittings, manifolds, and flexible tubing. Stand 1116
Sortimat
Manufactures high-performance assembly machines and feeders. Engineers are capable of providing solutions for complex assembly processes including various parts weighing up to 1 kg. Expertise is provided to companies in the medical technology, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries worldwide. Stand 1023
SPS Laboratoires S.A.
Supplies medical OEMs with materials that withstand steam, EtO, dry heat, and irradiation sterilization. A line of five-layer coextruded films is available for applications that require a combination of mechanical strength, chemical resistance, gas barrier properties, and peel-open characteristics. The ISO 9002–certified plant is equipped with in-line printing and laminating machines that can process up to 4 million units per day. Stand 602
Star Guide Corp.
Supplies precision components and assemblies from 0.5 mm to manufacturers of guidewires, catheters, pacemakers, and other medical devices. Typical components manufactured are stylets, guidewire cores, mandrels, and lead wire components. Capabilities include centreless and profile grinding, wire straightening and cutting, coil winding, precision welding, wire forming, and coating. The facility is certified to ISO 9002. Stand 413
SurModics Inc.
Offers surface treatments. PhotoLink coating technology enhances surface characteristics such as lubricity, haemocompatibility, infection resistance, wettability, and directed cell growth. PhotoLink reagent formulations are nontoxic and predominantly water or water/alcohol-based, and are applied under ambient conditions. No hazardous solvents or coating conditions are required. Stand 1610
Tapemark Medical/Industrial Fabricating Div.
Manufactures custom adhesive components and assemblies. Capabilities include rotary and reciprocating die-cutting, laminating, slitting, level winding, and custom-sterilizable packaging. The company's complete technical development services support customers from the design and regulatory approval processes to full production. Stand 1112
Tevema Twente B.V.
Develops and supplies metal parts for pacemakers, pacemaker leads, catheters, wire guides, tracheal and tracheotomy tubes, and other products. Materials used include bright or coated stainless steels in various alloys, and precious metals in round and flat wire. Quality systems are certified to ISO 9001. Stand 2035
Texloc Ltd.
Manufactures tubing products in fluorinated ethylene propylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, and perfluoroalkoxy. Tubing types include smooth-bore, heat-shrink, convoluted, and corrugated. Tubing sizes from 0.200-mm ID to 101.6-mm OD are available. Heat-shrink tubing can be produced with expanded inner diameters that range from 0.020 to 6 in. Stand 109
Thermacore Inc.
Develops and manufactures two-phase heat-transfer solutions for electronics cooling. Heat-pipe solutions are employed to cool medical equipment, microprocessors, RF amplifiers, industrial drives, motor controllers, test equipment, and cabinet enclosures. Stand 2013
Titan Scan Systems
Focuses on the development and application of E-beam technology for the sterilization of disposable medical devices. Turnkey systems and contract sterilization services are supplied to customers using the company's patented Surebeam sterilization process. The system combines linear accelerator technology with a unique material-handling system. Stand 714
TNO Medical Technology
A Netherlands-based notified body for the Medical Devices Directive and the Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive supplies industrial design and engineering services. Expertise includes rapid prototyping technologies, direct tooling, reverse engineering, PDI, EDM, and project management. Test facilities for EMC, electrical safety (IEC 601), and more are provided. Stand 1314
Tolas Health Care Packaging
A worldwide supplier of custom converted high-quality medical packaging provides Tyvek, paper, film, and foil in the form of printed rollstock, peel pouches, and die-cut lidding. Proprietary FDA-approved adhesives based on the firm's SealScience coating technology are available with an overall or zone coating. Materials are suited for EtO, steam, or radiation sterilization. Stand 2028
Toxicon Europe N.V.
A compliance service testing laboratory provides its clients with toxicology and analytical facilities, customer-oriented project planning and performance, cost-effectiveness, and rapid response. The company, which is certified to ISO 9001 and EN 45001, has laboratories in Belgium and the United States and agents in Japan. Stand 1505
U.S. Filter Corp.
Focusing on science-based purification, a global membrane manufacturer applies current advances in material science and patient protection to the development of diagnostic devices. The company produces custom membranes, precision melt-blown materials, and hollow-fibre membranes. Stand 912
Uson Europe
Manufactures a complete line of leak and flow testers for the medical industry. Available with several options, the Sprint-series models feature large visual displays, optimal throughput, and easy operation; most units can be supplied with 2, 3, or 4 channels. The testers are certified to ISO 9001 and carry the CE mark. Stand 1012
Vadnais Technologies
Manufactures precision coils and wire forms. Capabilities include multifilar implant coils for pacemakers and defibrillator leads, guidewire and catheter coils, microvalve springs, coated wires, and coils with variable initial tension. Coil diameters are as small as 0.003 in. with medical-grade materials, round or shaped. Wire straightening and grinding services are also offered. Stand 2026
Vitalo Plastics N.V.
Supplies blisters. Materials such as PETG, PETA, PS, and PP are available in a variety of thicknesses. The company's industrial modelling division can deliver prototypes with a short lead time. Three-dimensional CAD equipment integrated with high-speed CAM milling enables in-house manufacturing of all vacuum forming tools. Production plants in Belgium, Ireland, and the Philippines have Class 10,000 cleanroom capability. Stand 1118
VP GmbH Business Unit Stericlin
Manufactures flexible medical packaging systems. Stericlin products include medical paper for automated packaging rolls with optional coatings; film laminates for flat-pack and thermoforming machines; coated and uncoated Tyvek; and bags, pouches, and tubes for manual packaging. Custom packaging systems for all sterilization methods are produced using cleanroom manufacturing equipment. Sterilization-monitoring systems are also available. Stand 715
Weld-Equip Europe
Specializes in precision joining for electronic and electromechanical applications. Typical projects include hermetic seam-welding of pacemaker housings, bonding wires within electronic circuits, and precision dispensing of adhesives and liquids. Stand 1512
Whatman International Ltd.
Supplies filtration devices including small- and large-volume filters, filter capsules, spikes, IV filters, and blood filters. Hydrophobic/oleophobic media for respiratory circuits, HME filters, and IV and other vents are also offered. PlasmaSep filters for fingerstick blood separation are a recent addition to the company's range of cellulose nitrate membranes, glass, and cellulose media for diagnostic kits. Stand 918
Wipak Medical
Manufactures sterilizable medical packaging and coextruded thermoforming films. The Steriking line of products includes thermoforming films, lidding webs of medical papers and coextruded films, and films for infusion liquids and medical pouches. Stand 1206
World Courier
Offers specialized services for industries with unique requirements that conventional bulk carriers cannot satisfy. The company operates on the principle of individual handling, and is dedicated to sending cargo on the first available flight, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Stand 815
Zeal Clean Supplies Ltd.
Employs a specially modified production line in a Class 1000 cleanroom to convert polyethylene for packaging use. The 95-m2 purpose-built facility manufactures a range of superclean bags, reels, and centre-folding sheeting. Stand 2011
Zeus Industrial Products Inc.
Manufactures fluoropolymer tubing, beadings, specialty wire insulation, custom profiles, and other unique extrusions to tight tolerances. The firm reportedly produces the world's smallest fluoropolymer tubing. Stand 1018
Zevex Inc.
Designs and produces medical electronics to customer specifications. The engineering and design staff work closely with each client. Engineers use Pro/Engineer and Cadence CAD software to create cost-effective instrument designs. The FDA-registered firm is certified to ISO 9001 and EN 46001. Stand 1707
The following companies will also be exhibiting at MEDTEC:
Acsion Industries/
AECL Accelerators—Stand 307
AG Silicones Ltd.—Stand 717
Chess Dax B.V. —Stand 1021
ElectroSurge—Stand 1016
Hamilton Bonaduz AG—Stand 1417
Instrumek B.V.—Stand 522
Interpoint—Stand 1603
KEMA Medical—Stand 1602
Little Rapids Corp.—Stand 1215
M & C Specialties Co.—Stand 2036
Massmedic—Stand 2012
Microlumen Inc. —Stand 618
Microvitec Displays Ltd.—Stand 1606
MTS Systems Corp. —Stand 818
Netherlands Foreign
Investment Agency—Stand 407
Norman Noble Inc. —Stand 1712
QAD Europe B.V. —Stand 406
Quality Systems and Software—Stand 305
Quintiles Medical Technology
Consultants—Stand 917
Raychem Corp. —Stand 1503
Retan N.V. —Stand 303
Robb Jack Corp.—Stand 203
Scott Medical Products—Stand 1609
Sencorp Systems Inc. —Stand 915
Soma Research—Stand 313
Steripack Medical Ltd. —Stand 101
Surgimedics/TMP—Stand 1217
Technoplast B.V. —Stand 200
Temp-Flex Cable Inc. —Stand 1607
3M Nederland B.V. —Stand 400
True Technology Inc. —Stand 2025
Wellhose—Stand 1322
