Testing
Why chemical characterization is the best way to assess patient risk
Although chemical characterization is not a fool-proof technique, Christopher Pohl, associate toxicologist, Nelson Labs explains why this method is still considered to be the best and strongest way to assess patient risk. Read more
Package testing and validation under ISO 11607 and MDR: What you need to know
Britt Jones, manager of package testing services for devices, biologics, and combination products at WuXi Medical Device Testing explains what you need to know about package testing and validation under ISO 11607 and Medical Device Regulation (MDR). Read more
Why testing and inspection is necessary within laboratories
Amy B. Miller, director, lab services, PMO and supply chain and Daniel L. Bantz, technology manager, performance and packaging, labs, both from West Pharmaceutical Services, explains the importance of testing and inspecting within laboratories. Read more
A reality check: A sneak peek of Vision Engineering's new device
Web content editor Ian Bolland visited Vision Engineering’s headquarters in Woking where he was given a sneak peek of the company’s new product – the Deep Reality Viewer – which was launched at Control in Stuttgart earlier this year. Read more
Instron - star of the screen
Hollywood at the NEC: Instron is starring in a real feature at this year's Interplas - complete with popcorn. Read more
CTC Plastics adds 92mm co-rotating twin screw compounding machine
Double up: The addition of the twin screw allows CTC Plastics to provide customers with enhanced toll compounding further adding to its formulating, blending and testing services. Read more
Source: Polymer Solutions.
Polymer Solutions Investing US$2.9 mn to Expand in Virginia, USA
Independent materials testing and analysis company Polymer Solutions will invest US$2.9 mn in an expansion consisting of a new 20,000-square-foot headquarters and laboratory facility with at least five new jobs in Virginia, USA. Read more
Testing Innovations: Zwick's 22nd International Forum
Germany's Zwick Roell held the 22nd International Forum for Materials Testing in October. The testXpo testing technology forum was, according to Zwick, the most successful yet. Medical Plastics News went along to see the latest relevant innovations. Read more
Source: Zwick.
Zwick Roell Open New Demonstration and Training Facility in the West Midlands
Zwick Roell, one of the world-wide leading manufacturers of materials and component testing equipment, has created a new technical centre for its customers from all over the UK and Ireland. Read more
Source: Medical Engineering Technologies.
MET’s Packaging Testing Laboratory Enjoys ISO17025 Accreditation
UK-based testing facility Medical Engineering Technologies has announced that its medical device testing laboratory has received accreditation to ISO17025, the testing equivalent to ISO13485. Read more
Source: Instron.
Considerations in Testing of Plastics for Biomedical Applications, by Jim Ritchey and Richard Goshgarian
Medical Plastics News editor Sam Anson asked Richard Goshgarian and Jim Ritchey of Instron testing equipment to provide a basic guide to considerations in testing of plastics for biomedical applications. Their response is as follows. Read more
Source: Dynisco.
New Software for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer Simplifies Polymer Test Data Management
New software, now available with Dynisco LMI Series melt-flow indexers, offers simplicity in gathering, storing and managing digital data collected by the system. Read more
Source: Polymer Solutions.
Best Practices for Independent Testing, by Cynthia Rancourt
Outsourcing testing to an independent lab can be a project-saving move in the medical world and serve as a force multiplier of a processor’s own staff. Cynthia Rancourt at independent testing company Polymer Solutions recommends the following. Read more
Alternatives to Animal Testing, by Dr Laura Waters
In the EU, as of March 2013 animal testing is banned for cosmetic products. In pharma, on the other hand, t is mandatory. Dr Laura Waters of Huddersfield University in the UK blogs about the alternative tests available. Read more
Ceram’s Materials Testing Video
Ceram’s short and snappy video provides an overview of its testing and analysis services, and an insight into its state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Read more
Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim Featured Speakers at US Extractables and Leachables Conference in May
The second Extractables and Leachables (E&Ls) conference to be held in the USA by leading UK-headquartered specialist plastics research institute Smithers Rapra will feature speakers from Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim. Read more
Advances in Automated Manufacturing Equipment
Automated equipment helps high volume manufacturers keep costs down while minimising contamination. This report reveals options to help readers, especially following complaints that automated assembly modules are limited in cleanroom operations. Read more
Degradation Testing of Resorbables to be Identified at FDA Workshop
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will hold a public workshop entitled ASTM International-FDA Workshop on Absorbable Medical Devices: Lessons Learned From Correlations of Bench Testing and Clinical Performance. Read more