The MQC Series of quick connects. Value Plastics (Fort Collins, CO) has launched the MQC Series of quick connects that feature large ergonomic grips and emit an audible “click” indicating a secure connection. The fittings are available in USP Class VI nylon and a variety of colors and barb sizes ranging from 1/8" to 3/16". The male connector includes a Buna-N o-ring to ensure a secure seal, and the fittings are both ethylene oxide (EtO) compatible and gamma radiation stable. This series has also been tested for up to 1,500 connection cycles.
Understanding power system components and how to connect them correctly is critical to meeting regulatory requirements and designing successful electrical products for worldwide markets. Interpower’s Ralph Bright defines these requirements and explains how to know which cord to select for your application.
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Inside Story: Establishing Safe EO Sterilization for Medical Devices
To find out more about the expertise required to establish a safe and effective EO Sterilization for medical devices, MDB recently spoke with Elizabeth Sydnor, director of microbiology for Eurofins Medical Device Testing (Lancaster, PA).