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Hypertronics (Hudson, MA) offers miniature circular connectors as an extension of the circular push-button D Series connector design. The connectors feature Hypertac® hyperboloid contacts in a 0.3 mm pin size, and maintain five signal contacts rated at 1A each, with a dielectric withstanding voltage rating of 750V. They include a push-button latch and are available with crimp termination, which can also be soldered, accommodating up to 24 AWG wire. The receptacles are available with 6-inch pigtails as standard with optional custom lengths and board terminations available.

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Vesta (Franklin, WI) has introduced medical-grade silicone kink-resistant tubing, which consists of a silicone inner and outer layer, with an imbedded reinforcing member that includes a spiral wind the length of the extrusion. The tubing is available with inner diameters from 1 mm to 6 mm.

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Interpower (Oskaloosa, IA) has introduced a medical socket strip with an attached hospital-grade power cord and six NEMA hospital-grade outlets. It features a manual reset circuit breaker, no inlet or outlet covers, and no connector locks. It is rated for a maximum of 15A with service at 125V. The attached power cord can be ordered in lengths up to 25 ft.

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The THERMOLAST® M thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from KRAIBURG TPE (Duluth, GA) is suitable for medical applications. It features short cycle times for 1K and 2K injection molding and extrusion, and resistance against isopropanol is available. The product line also allows for the use of ethylene oxide, superheated steam (up to 134 °C), and gamma ray treatment in sterilization.

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Sanidoor (Daytona Beach, FL) offers a touch-free door-opening system designed to reduce the spread of germs in restrooms in hospitals and healthcare facilities. It can be retro-fitted to swinging doors and includes safety measures for impediment or entrapment protection. The system is ADA compliant and approved to meet all U.S. standards for automatic door openers.


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Ocean Optics (Dunedin, FL) offers the XR-Series of miniature fiber optics spectrometers that provide an optical resolution of 2.0 nm and cover wavelengths from ~200 to 1050 nm. This XR option is available for USB2000+, JAZ-EL200, and USB4000 spectrometers and custom systems. It features 500 lines/mm groove density grating that delivers
850 nm of spectral range and is blazed at 250 nm. The 25 μm slit is standard, and it is suitable for general-purpose UV-NIR applications.

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Bayer MaterialScience (Pittsburgh, PA) has introduced the Makrolon® Rx1851 medical-grade polycarbonate resin. This low-viscosity resin features enhanced internal mold release technology that is suitable for complicated parts, such as shallow draft angles and multi-cavity molds with long flow lengths. It meets the test requirements of the FDA-modified version of ISO 10993 with human tissue contact time of 30 days or less. Certain color formulations of the new grade also meet the requirements of the FDA-modified ISO 10993. Potential applications include components of syringes, IV access systems, and cardiovascular devices.

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