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Case Studies: Medical Devices Applications List

	MIS Surgical Tool Novare Surgical has integrated its RealHand HD technology into a series of endo-laparoscopic instruments.
	Color-Coded Feed Set Strap When providing nutrition to critical care patients it's imperative that feed set tubes be clearly marked to differentiate them from I.V. lines.
	Surgical Head Restraint System Performance Plastics took on the challenge to convert the head restraint assembly from titanium to plastic.
	Medical Imaging System Housing Siemens Medical Solutions worked with Grimm when developing custom housing for its Symbia Medical Imaging System.
	Pipette Tips Although most standard pipette tips do not require conductivity, the tips used in the liquid-handling drug testing systems not only require conductive properties, but superior physical properties as well as chemical resistance.
	Insulin Management System This innovative product breaks down the barriers to CSII therapy by continuously delivering insulin without the tubing that "tethers" a traditional insulin pump device to a user.
	Dental Chair Base Visual appeal is essential to DentalEZ and their customers. Every component is meticulously fashioned in precise custom color palettes that are often designed in original hues.
	Surgical Camera Housing Smith & Nephew Endoscopy is a world leader in the growing market of minimally invasive surgery. Much of their success can be attributed to incorporating new technologies and designs into their product development process.
	Vibratory Expiratory Pressure Device DHD Healthcare helps clear the air for patients suffering respiratory difficulties with their new acapella® choice vibratory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) system.
	Battery Sterilization Case Linvatec Corporation is a leading manufacturer of arthroscopy and other surgical equipment. Their innovative line of Hall® Surgical equipment makes use of cordless battery power in such devices as sternum saws and bone drills.
	Obstetric Vacuum Pump Prism Enterprises LP, of San Antonio, TX, helped pioneer vacuum-assisted delivery systems that minimize the negative effects sometimes seen in forceps-assisted deliveries.
	Humidifier for Sleep Disorders While not patients, TAGA Medical Technologies, Inc. spent some sleepless nights themselves, searching for an answer to their customers' appeals for a product both effective and practical in the treatment of OSA.
	Mechanical Pump for IV Drug Delivery Tandem Medical's AutoDose® Infusion System is the first and only automated, portable system that delivers pre-measured intravenous drug protocols without electricity or batteries.
	Compressor Components for Nebulizer Thomas Industries turned to RTP Company for a long fiber compound for two of its compressor components: the motor-end bracket and the housing.
	Food Service Bases for Hospitals Aladdin Temprite's Insul-Plus™ base is the first of its kind constructed from high-impact thermoplastic for superb performance and durability.
	Blood Glucose Meter The revolutionary Glucometer Esprit from Bayer Diagnostics helps people with diabetes check their blood sugar level quickly and conveniently.
	Hearing Tester Complete hearing tests in 6 frequencies can now be conducted in 3 seconds using a remarkable new screening instrument called Ero-Scan™.
	Stethoscope The application, stethoscopes made by Welch Allyn/Tycos Inc., feature a variety of colors for the injection-molded components.
	Kidney Dialysis Connector Althin Medical in Milwaukie, OR came to RTP Company for a wear resistant, precolored compound for use in face plate connectors on a kidney dialysis machine.
	Radiopaque Inserts The radiopaque plugs, which allow for X-ray detection, are insert molded into the template. The plugs are made of a polyethersulfone which is autoclavable.
	Surgical Tool for Heart Valve Repair Baxter Healthcare Corp., Edwards CVS Division, a leader in heart valve repair products, developed the Cosgrove-Edwards® Annuloplasty System for use in repair procedures.
	Gears in Tooth Polishing Device A precolored, glass filled and lubricated RTP 200 Series nylon 6/6 is used for the dental tool's bevel gears.
	Probe Housing Polyetherimide resin compounded with glass-fiber is the material choice for a newly designed probe housing on a medical monitor.