Photoacoustic imaging is an imaging modality related to ultrasound imaging. A light source is inserted into a hollow-core needle and used to illuminate the patient's tissues. The tissue expands, ...

Automated modules can be linked together in different ways to handle a variety of coating applications. Harland Medical Systems uses EFD's precision spray valves to apply a UV-curable coating to ...

How one medical device manufacturer achieved a 65x faster process, $800,000 in material savings, and reduced reliance on ...

An increase in the number of catheter days for each patient is associated with an increase in the number of CAUTIs, or catheter-associated urinary tract infections, as well as other complications.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is an extremely popular and abundantly useful fluoropolymer. PTFE has been with ZEUS since the 1930s when it was accidently developed by Technicians working for DuPont.

Umbilical catheter placement is a routine neonatal emergency procedure that has large variability in technical methods. Commonly used methods are unable to accurately estimate insertion lengths, and X ...

Medical device companies are asking contract manufacturing partners to do more with less. They are using exotic materials and more-intricate designs to achieve performances that surpass traditional ...

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Updated consensus recommendations provide strategies for preventing both catheter-associated and noncatheter-associated UTIs.

"Possible differences between high and low performing hospitals might include varying levels of commitment from each institution to make this effort a high priority, or differential involvement of ...