Products featured on May MPMN cover
Quick-disconnect couplings available for fluid-transfer applications
Several lines of quick-disconnect couplings are available for medical device and instrumentation fluid-transfer applications. Constructed of USP Class VI–certified materials, the MPC-series couplings come in flow-path sizes of either 0.210 or 0.290 in. for use with 1/4- and 3/8-in.-ID tubing, respectively. They can be sterilized using EtO, gamma, or autoclave methods. The MPX-series couplings are made of polycarbonate and come in a flow diameter of 0.500 in. Designed for high-volume disposable applications such as irrigation sets, tourniquets, and blood-pressure cuffs, the Nu Seal DSM-series coupling inserts have a flow diameter of 0.110 in. for use with 1/8-in.-ID tubing. Colder Products Co., 1001 Westgate Dr., St. Paul, MN 55114.
Cyanoacrylate adhesive suitable for medical devices
A clear, fast-fixturing, instant cyanoacrylate adhesive offers good impact resistance and flexibility. Prism 4206 can withstand continuous temperatures of up to 250°F and will fixture in 20 to 30 seconds on most substrates including lightweight components, metal, plastics, and elastomers. The rubber-toughened cyanoacrylate is certified to USP Class VI standards and has been tested for cytotoxicity and hemolysis. The company also offers a variety of other medical-grade products such as thread-lockers, retaining compounds, and structural adhesives that can withstand multiple sterilization cycles. Loctite Corp., 1001 Trout Brook Crossing, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Pressure-decay leak tester performs burst or flow tests
Designed specifically for testing medical products, a portable pressure-decay leak tester offers speed, reliability, and repeatability. The Mediteq can be programmed for burst or flow testing and comes with SPC package. Features include eight programs, chained programs, manual or automatic start, adjustable and controlled test pressure, automatic transient reduction, and an RS-232 interface. The unit is suitable for testing catheters, syringes, bags, tubing, filters, couplings, IV sets, artificial valves, regulators, and sealed packages. ATEQ Corp., 42040 Koppernick Rd., Canton, MI 48187.
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