For many years, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been a material of choice for a number of critical medical applications. Some ways PVC medical products are used in healthcare include: endotracheal tubing and nasal cannulas, blood bags, oxygen, laryngeal and anesthetic masks, waterproof mattress covers, [...]
Wearable technology is any kind of electronic device designed to be worn on the user's body. Driven by consumers’ increased demand to monitor their own health and keep track of their own vital signs, the use of wearable healthcare devices has tripled in the last four years. The technology has woven [...]
Foam is a versatile product that offers medical device manufacturers a wide range of options to include in their equipment designs. Engineers can use foam to absorb liquid, maintain seal integrity, filter the passage of air into and out of products, cushion, insulate, or support weight. Foam for med [...]
The first version of the modern hospital bed was introduced in 1874. It sported a built-in mattress pad that could be elevated, and medical teams widely welcomed this advancement. In 1909, the surgical department at Indiana University invented a hospital bed that could be segmented into three separa [...]
Medical device manufacturing is one of the most highly regulated industrial sectors. The products they create directly and indirectly impact end-users, ranging from clinicians and hospitals to patients. Manufacturers risk far more than litigation if their products fail because such events can have l [...]
Vacuum forming is a method of manufacturing thin, hard-shelled plastic or rubber components with minimal joints, contoured to specific shapes. A sheet of plastic, silicone, rubber, PVC or other rigid material is heated to a forming temperature. The material is then stretched and applied to a single- [...]
Dental surgeons use several specialized tools during surgical procedures, which are manufactured specifically for this purpose. Many of these tools require some form of rubberization, whether to improve the ability to grip the handle, increase comfort for the patient, or provide physical neck suppor [...]
Orthopedic braces and support systems are manufactured for use in injury prevention, rehabilitation, post-operative care, and osteoarthritic care. They are also used to protect, support, and strengthen the joints and muscles and are used by athletes to avoid injury. The orthopedic braces and support [...]
Currently, around 2.7 million U.S. adults use wheelchairs, and as the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is expected to grow. Wheelchair manufacturers are under pressure to enhance their products to accommodate this market. Since Boomers are well-known for having strong opinions as well as bei [...]
Surgical devices are tools used to perform specific actions during surgery or other medical procedures. Uses include modifying biological tissue or providing access to internal organs or other body parts for the purpose of excision, removal, replacement, or repair. According to the World Health Orga [...]
