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  • Hospital Infection Control and Impact on Environmental Stress Cracking in Polymers

    Join Nexeo Solutions’ Healthcare Market experts and renowned plastics industry consultant Mike Sepe to learn about hospital infection control and its impact on environmental stress cracking in polymers. Extensive studies of failures in plastic products show that environmental stress cracking (ESC) is the most common cause of product failures. Medical devices are particularly vulnerable to ESC since the majority of the polymers used in medical devices are amorphous and the application environment contains a large number of chemicals that act as stress crack agents.  In the wake of changes to payment policies regarding hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), hospitals are ramping up efforts to support infection prevention, resulting in the use of aggressive compounds to clean and disinfect. Different sterilization methods also affect the physical and optical properties of the polymers used in medical devices.  The simultaneous presence of chemicals and stress on the medical device are required in order for ESC to occur. Consequently, design and processing are important elements that contribute to preventing ESC.

    Wed, May 8, 2013 - 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm

    60 minutes

  • Considerations when designing Silicone Hemostasis Seals

    Summary: Hemostasis sealing is required to minimize blood loss during percutaneous procedures, by providing a seal around guide wires and other devices. In this webinar, Sil-Pro will review the considerations to be taken when designing a seal or valve, including performance specifications, materials and assembly concerns. Sil-Pro is a Medical Contract Manufacturer with two facilities located in Delano MN.

    Tue, Apr 23, 2013 - 10:00 am

    Available on Demand

  • Advances in Manufacturing Orthopedic Implants

    See new approaches to programming, multi-tasking, coolant delivery, drag finishing (including fixturing and media selection), and more.  The goal is improving throughput and reducing scrap, with a focus on complex implants in tough to machine and finish cobalt-chromium.  Examples include femoral knee implants and modular hip necks.

    Thu, Apr 11, 2013 - 10:00 am

    Available on Demand

  • Ethicon Surgical Care speaks on Materials Information Management for Medical Device Design

    Understand why organizing, managing, and applying materials data is a crucial requirement for today’s medical device industry. Co-hosted by materials information technology experts, Granta Design, with guest speakers from Ethicon Surgical Care, this webinar will provide insights regarding the strategic importance of materials information management to enhance product approval and delivery: hear how this experience could be relevant to you. For materials specialists, design and development engineers, this webinar explores how improving the organization and management of materials data can significantly impact productivity and reduce time to market.

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    60 minutes

  • Designing for Portability

    Designing a battery powered product can be a daunting task. There is no text-book that explains the technology or industry and all its quirks. With the rapid adoption of portable power, the options available to a designer are changing quickly and the Internet provides information that is often inconsistent, out of date, or misleading. In this webcast, you will get a how-to tutorial that provides the information you need to start your design. Our experts will provide up to date information on:Cell chemistry, form factors and near-term roadmapsAssessing safety risks and claimsBattery management electronics, fuel-gauging and communicationCharging options including new wireless protocolsWhere to go for accurate information on standards, regulations and shipping

    Wed, Mar 6, 2013 - 04:00 pm

    Available on Demand

  • Smarter Decisions, Better Products for Orthopedics and Medical Device Development

    Every great medical device is the product of great decisions. Not just the milestones, but the millions of decisions that led to them. Decision makers like: The engineer in London. The machinist in Munich. The supplier in Shanghai. The compliance specialist in Boston. The marketing director in Chicago. That’s why the vision of HD-PLM is to give everyone involved in making a product a clearer view of the information they need to make optimal decisions. That means more than simply enabling collaboration. It means building an immersive decision-making environment in which people don’t search for information; the information finds them. And they don’t interpret information when it arrives; it comes in a context they readily understand. Join Siemens PLM Software and a special guest from Abbott Diagnostics in this informative webinar to learn how HD-PLM can help your company make great decisions and ultimately lead to successful medical devices.

    Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 02:00 pm

  • Empowering Patients with Energy Efficient Medical Designs

    Patient compliance is the single largest reason for medical therapy failure. Medical device designers are constantly working to make devices smaller, more discrete and easier to use. One key aspect in making devices smaller and easier to use is through lowered power consumption. This makes devices more portable, with smaller and longer-lasting batteries. During this session, you will learn about Freescale’s low power design methodology and the Kinetis L series of microcontrollers. Freescale systems expert, Eduardo Montanez, will go into detail on both HW and SW techniques to lower the power of your medical design. Be sure to bring your questions.

    Wed, Dec 5, 2012 - 10:30 am

    60 minutes

  • Understanding the Benefits of Strain Gauge Technology in OEM Medical Devices

    This webinar provides an overview of strain gauge technology and its applications within medical device and equipment manufacturing. It explains the typical process by which this technology is applied to medical device designs and offers examples of device improvements achieved.

    Wed, Dec 5, 2012 - 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

    19:21

  • Medical Device Designing with the Manufacturer in Mind - A Subtractive Solid Modeling Approach

    Discover a new approach to designing medical devices as if you were the manufacturer. This webinar details a new way of solid modeling that imitates the way a machinist would manufacture a part. This approach can help with reducing machine cycle time, setup time, material cost and lead time, which are all huge factors in today's medical device design and manufacturing.What you can learn:A different way of solid modeling.A different way of conceptualizing designs with manufacturing in mind.A way to verify manufacturability.

    Tue, Dec 4, 2012 - 10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Available on Demand

  • Ethylene Oxide Clinical Batch Release Webinar

    How do you sterilize product when you only have enough product produced to make up one sterilization load? How do you demonstrate a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6 when you do not have the time or sample quantity required for a full EO validation? The batch release method is a rapid and cost effective approach to sterilizing single or small batches of product needed for clinical or animal trials with minimal sample requirements. The presentation on batch release testing gives a general outline on the background and requirements on performing an appropriate sterilization validation for these small or infrequently produced lots. The overkill concept, properties of ethylene oxide, and testing requirements will be discussed. The webinar will demonstrate how the sterility assurance level can be achieved and outline all of the necessary testing required to be able to safely release product. The batch release method can be performed in small laboratory vessels as well as at contract sterilization facilities and provides the much needed flexibility to get product to trials or to market without the time and expense of waiting for the completion of a full sterilization validation.

    Tue, Nov 20, 2012 - 03:44 pm

    Available on Demand

  • Medical Device Designing with the Manufacturer in Mind - A Subtractive Solid Modeling Approach

    Discover a new approach to designing medical devices as if you were the manufacturer. This webinar details a new way of solid modeling that imitates the way a machinist would manufacturer a part. This approach can help with reducing machine cycle time, setup time, material cost and lead time, which are all huge factors in medical device design and manufacturing. Engineers and individuals tasked with improving performance, productivity, life, efficiency, and design will benefit from this FREE webinar. What you can learn: A different way of solid modeling, a different way of conceptualizing designs with manufacturing in mind, a way to verify manufacturability, and more.

    Tue, Nov 20, 2012 - 03:11 pm

    Available on Demand

  • Dealing with FDA in a Changing Compliance Landscape

    It's no secret that FDA is forever changing. In June, CDRH enforcement director Bill McFarland told FDLI that the agency would take new initiatives to place greater emphasis on quality operations and on compliance during quality system inspections. How can medical device manufacturers meet this evolving need through compliance activities? This webcast aims to help medical device regulatory personnel, the company's quality team, and product life cycle managers tackle the challenges facing compliance issues in an ever-changing compliance landscape. Attendees will gain insight on:Understanding the present FDA regulatory posture for compliance.Preparing for an FDA inspection.Reducing costs and risk in meeting FDA requirements.Implementing CAPAs.Ensuring the right controls are in place. The experts will discuss what FDA's new compliance posture means for the medical device industry. Attendees will receive tips on how to respond to FDA 483s and how to prevent getting Warning Letters. They will also get practical advice on Agile technology, traceability for end-to-end systems, and eliminating wasted processes and procedures.

    Thu, Nov 15, 2012 - 02:00 pm

    60 minutes

  • The Steps to Preparing for a Successful FDA Device Panel Meeting

    Given the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) increased scrutiny of device efficacy and long-term safety, the agency is conducting more panel meetings each year. Strong clinical data alone are no longer enough to win approval. In today’s environment, it is critical for sponsors to prepare a clear, credible and engaging presentation. You must also ensure that your team is ready for the most difficult questions in order to sustain credibility and achieve a positive committee recommendation. Most companies are ill-equipped to prepare for this critical, yet daunting meeting. With so much at risk in a single presentation, all stakeholders must mobilize and have a clear strategy when approaching FDA for market approval. This webinar will provide you with proven steps that will optimize your success before an FDA Device Panel. Upon the presentation's conclusion, you should be able to: Understand all the essential steps necessary to be successful at an FDA Device Panel meeting Create a realistic schedule / timeline Staff a team of internal personnel and external advisors to properly prepare

    Thu, Nov 1, 2012 - 12:00 pm

  • Fluid Delivery and Absorption Components for Diagnostic Devices

    The Webinar will cover the following topics: Fluid collection components for lateral flow point of care diagnostic devices, including methodologies for regulating the both the amount of liquid collected and the flow of liquid into the device, and passivation of components to reduce non-specific binding. Liquid absorption components to facilitate the flow of liquid through high throughput analyzers, point of care devices and microfluidic devices. Recent developments in urine and saliva collection media. Sufficiency indicator technology, which informs the user (patient or medical professional) when enough fluid has been collected to present a valid test. Passive fluid delivery components for microfluidic devices.

    Thu, Oct 25, 2012 - 02:00 pm

  • How To Choose the Right Heat-Shrink Tubing for Your Application

    Think medical tubing is a commodity? Think again! Not all heat shrink tubing is created equal. Today’s medical applications and designs demand tighter tolerances, thinner walls, advanced materials, and greater functionality in much smaller packages. It’s also critical to choose the right formulation for your application. This webcast will address these emerging demands and discuss how to optimize tubing for your minimally invasive product.

    Tue, Oct 16, 2012 - 02:00 pm

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