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Available on CD-ROM
includes 28 issues of
the bimonthly magazine
March 2003 to November 2007
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September-October 2009
16th Year of Publication
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A Techno-Economic News Magazine For Medical Plastics And
Pharmaceutical Industry
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Author : Dr. A. Ramkishan, M. Pharm., Ph. D., Asst.
Drugs Controller (I/c), Govt. of India
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Cover Story
Medical Plastics Components Industry- Backbone to Medical Device Industry
Plastics remain at the forefront of medical innovations. The current
emphasis in the health-care industry on reducing costs and preventing the
accidental transmittance of infectious diseases is creating an ever
expanding market for plastics in medical applications. A number of issues
can complicate a processor's entry into the medical market. These can
be...
Manufacturing
The opportunities with innovative parts design and mold technologies
Mr. Jignesh Bavishi, Braunform GmbH ( Nijtech India )
New Part Designs create Opportunities for Innovative Moulding
Technologies. Part Design is important for function, market success and
can improve cost effectiveness. How to find them?...
Global Trends
Hong Kong molders target medical devices
A group of Hong Kong companies, including some large plastic firms,
want to see the region become a hot spot for manufacturing of
medical devices. The firms would step into higher-end markets and
focus more on product innovation. The Industry would build up
knowledge of regulatory requirements in the medical field...
Industry
News
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Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED) - Standards
Up-Date
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Market Snapshot: Injection Molded Plastics for Medical disposables
Event Report
Events
Did You Know?
About Luer Taper Fitting As Connectors In The Medical Industry
 Luer
fittings, connectors, and locks can easily connect many medical
devices, components, and accessories. Its purpose is to “connect two
medical devices in a liquid-leak proof and mechanically secure
manner.”
Applications for these male and female tapered, interlocking
fittings include, but are not limited to, syringes, needles,
stopcocks, IV sets, and diagnostic and therapeutic catheters. The
rigid connectors are available in a vast range of metals and
thermoplastics, the selection of which is determined by the end use.
When metal fittings are too heavy or over engineered for a specific
application, thermoplastic materials are typically chosen.
Unfortunately, because the connectors are so easy to use, clinicians
may mistakenly connect the wrong devices, delivering a substance
through the wrong route. These errors can cause serious injuries and
death.
USFDA has developed a 2009 Medical Device Safety Calendar as a means
to educate healthcare professionals about these dangerous events.
The calendar provides a graphic depiction of a variety of
misconnection cases, coupled with recommendations on ways to prevent
these types of errors. More information is available on FDA Luer
Misconnections website.
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