Posted by Debbi Cohen on Fri, Mar 23, 2012 @ 09:26 AM
External fixation is a surgical treatment used to set bone fractures in which a cast would not allow proper alignment of the fracture. An example of a standard test for external fixation is ASTM F1541.
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Posted by Debbi Cohen on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 @ 09:14 AM
Bone Screws are placed in human bone to repair a fracture. In most cases, a second surgery is required to remove the bone screw to allow further healing. There is fantastic research going on around the world on new bioabsorbable material based bone screws. The University of North Carolina Charlotte is making great strides in discovering the mechanical properties of their
bioabsorbable material. ADMET manufacturers Torsion Testing Systems and Biaxial Testing Systems to test these new materials to determine strength, durability, flexibility and more. In addition, news coming from the
University of Bremen states that their new material will revolutionize the bone screw market. What’s so special? The bioceramic screw is almost identical in its chemical composition as the main inorganic component of bone, i.e. calcium phosphate. And to top this – it can be produced by means of an innovative powder injection-moulding technique.
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Posted by Debbi Cohen on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 @ 12:51 PM
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene is not only fun to say, but it is also an incredibly versatile material commonly used as a bearing surface in joint replacements. Polyethylene has low friction, good fracture toughness and fatigue resistance. However, there are several reasons for it's failure in clinical studies. New evidence suggests Read more...
Posted by Debbi Cohen on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 02:23 PM
It is a common concern of Medical Tape manufacturers- "we need to produce a tape that is easy to put on and easy to take off" 3M looks like they have a winner with their Kind Removal Silicone Tape. The product was launched at the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society conference in New Orleans. It should be available this summer. Read More...
Posted by Debbi Cohen on Thu, May 12, 2011 @ 09:10 AM
Materials scientists have developed a range of biological cements that could be injected into spinal fractures incurred through major impacts such as car crashes.
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 @ 09:28 AM
From PR Log - The US market for Medical Adhesives and Sealants is forecast to reach US$1.84 billion by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include consumer shift from conventional use of biological dressings such as sutures and staples as wound closure products to novel glues, adhesives, and sealants...
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 @ 12:56 PM
From Med Gadget - Researchers at Rice University have discovered an interesting property of a new synthetic material they've developed - repeated stress applied to this new polymer-based nanocomposite makes it stiffer...
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Posted by Debbi Cohen on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 @ 11:06 AM
From Medical Device Daily--The good news in L.E.K. Consulting's newly issued report on the spending plans of U.S. hospitals is that spending on medical equipment, spurred by healthcare reform, is expected to increase substantially.
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Posted by Debbi Cohen on Fri, Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:35 PM
From Medical Design Briefs - Classic tissue engineering utilizes absorbable non-woven biomedical textiles from a variety of fibers to aid in cell growth and proliferation, and medical device companies rely on these materials for implantable devices that must degrade over time...
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Tue, Mar 15, 2011 @ 10:25 AM
From Bangkok Post - The government is strengthening the medical services industry by increasing quality control on medical appliances and devices...
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