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		<title>Cardiac catheterisation kits contain many types of devices including sterile drapes and gowns, syringes, hypodermic needles, glass drug vials and so forth. Is there a specific guidance document that deals with this type of packaging as opposed to single-device packaging?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2010/01/cardiac-catheterisation-kits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Frank Nelissen]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ISO 11607-2006]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[To my knowledge, there is no additional guidance beyond ISO 11607-2006 parts 1 and 2. For most device companies that produce kits grouping various items and types of materials in the same outer pack, the order in which the articles are laid out inside and the level of protection that each requires will need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sometimes I get a slight variation in my deposit size. What might be causing this?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/11/slight-variation-in-my-deposit-size/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/11/slight-variation-in-my-deposit-size/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Muccino]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[deposit size]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dispensing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[EFD]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[That depends on the type of fluid you are dispensing. If you are dispensing a particle-filled material, partial clogging in the dispensing tip could cause the variations.
One of the most common factors to consider is your plant air supply. If you have fluctuations in the air-line going into the dispenser, you will almost certainly get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do you produce dispensers that can be autoclaved?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/11/dispensers-that-can-be-autoclaved/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/11/dispensers-that-can-be-autoclaved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Muccino]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dispensers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[EFD]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://euro.canon-experts.com/?p=293</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, we have both an aseptic dispense valve and spray valve that can be autoclaved, cleaned-in-place or steamed-in-place.  The aseptic dispense valve is used for making dots, stripes, or small volume fills of fluids. The aseptic spray valve is used for spray coating small areas with inner diameters 1/8 in. and larger. Both valves are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I eliminate dripping at the end of my dispensing cycle?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/10/how-can-i-eliminate-dripping-at-the-end-of-my-dispensing-cycle/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/10/how-can-i-eliminate-dripping-at-the-end-of-my-dispensing-cycle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Muccino]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dispensing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[dripping]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://euro.canon-experts.com/?p=285</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When a fluid drips out of the dispensing tip at the end of the dispense cycle, it usually means one of three things: there is air in your fluid, the vacuum feature isn&#8217;t set properly or you have a faulty solenoid valve.
Generally speaking, as long as you&#8217;re using dry, filtered air to supply the dispenser, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What material is used to make disposable fluid-barrier surgical gowns? Where can I purchase the material in bulk?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/10/what-material-is-used-to-make-disposable-fluid-barrier-surgical-gowns/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/10/what-material-is-used-to-make-disposable-fluid-barrier-surgical-gowns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Heezen]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Frank Nelissen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fluid barrier surgical gowns are made of nonwoven materials, which are usually based on polyethylene, such as DuPont Tyvek, or on polypropylene as offered by Kimberly Clark, Molnlycke and many others. A comprehensive list of possible suppliers can be found on Medical Device Link.
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		<title>Why would I use a PTFE-coated dispensing tip instead of a general-purpose tip?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/10/why-would-i-use-a-ptfe-coated-dispensing-tip-instead-of-a-general-purpose-tip/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/10/why-would-i-use-a-ptfe-coated-dispensing-tip-instead-of-a-general-purpose-tip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Muccino]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[PTFE-coated dispensing tip]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[PTFE-coated tips are primarily used for fluids with a higher surface tension that tend to wick up the outer diameter of the cannula of a standard general-purpose tip. When you're trying to make a small deposit, and part of it wicks up the cannula's OD, the result will be an inconsistent deposit. After a few dispense cycles, the fluid buildup that has collected on the cannula's OD will fall off, creating a larger deposit on your part. The PTFE coating lowers the surface tension of the cannula and prevents the fluid from wicking up the tip, resulting in very consistent dispenses.]]></description>
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		<title>How can I get the most control of my manual process for dispensing watery cyanoacrylates?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/how-can-i-get-the-most-control-of-my-manual-process-for-dispensing-watery-cyanoacrylates/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/how-can-i-get-the-most-control-of-my-manual-process-for-dispensing-watery-cyanoacrylates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Muccino]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[cyanoacrylates]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[manual process control]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, if by &#8220;manual process&#8221; you mean a squeeze bottle or squeeze tube, you can forget about getting any type of process control. The control of the deposit is predicated on the &#8220;squeeze&#8221; of the operator. All operators will squeeze differently and even the same operator will squeeze differently as the day progresses. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Regarding air integrity tests on medical device packaging: Could you tell me if pinholes in the film that are smaller than holes in porous paper, thus keeping the sterile barrier intact, are acceptable?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/regarding-air-integrity-tests-on-medical-device-packaging-could-you-tell-me-if-pinholes-in-the-film-that-are-smaller-than-holes-in-porous-paper-thus-keeping-the-sterile-barrier-intact-are-acceptabl/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/regarding-air-integrity-tests-on-medical-device-packaging-could-you-tell-me-if-pinholes-in-the-film-that-are-smaller-than-holes-in-porous-paper-thus-keeping-the-sterile-barrier-intact-are-acceptabl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Heezen]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://euro.canon-experts.com/?p=274</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The accepted wisdom regarding medical paper and Tyvek as a sterile barrier is that harmful microbes are prevented from entering the packs because they get caught up in the &#8220;tortuous pathways&#8221; created by the random nature of fibre orientation. It is also considered that a hole with a diameter less than 0.5 µm will prevent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How does air dispensing compare to positive-displacement systems in regards to repeatability, speed of operation and ease of use?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/how-does-air-dispensing-compare-to-positive-displacement-systems-in-regards-to-repeatability-speed-of-operation-and-ease-of-use/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/how-does-air-dispensing-compare-to-positive-displacement-systems-in-regards-to-repeatability-speed-of-operation-and-ease-of-use/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Muccino]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[air dispensing]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[positive displacement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://euro.canon-experts.com/?p=264</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This question is asked often, and my answer is based on comparing an air-powered syringe system to a positive-displacement syringe system. I&#8217;ll answer your question in the order in which you listed the criteria.
Repeatability
Air-powered dispensing is based on a time-pressure system. The operator steps on a foot pedal or actuates a finger switch, thereby sending [...]]]></description>
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		<title>There are many connectors suppliers in the marketplace. What do you recommend medical device manufacturers look for when sourcing an interconnects partner?</title>
		<link>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/there-are-many-connectors-suppliers-in-the-marketplace-what-do-you-recommend-medical-device-manufacturers-look-for-when-sourcing-an-interconnects-partner/</link>
		<comments>http://euro.canon-experts.com/2009/09/there-are-many-connectors-suppliers-in-the-marketplace-what-do-you-recommend-medical-device-manufacturers-look-for-when-sourcing-an-interconnects-partner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:42:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>norbert</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Anthony Kalaijakis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[ISO 13485]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I must admit to having a bias, but, at a minimum, I would ensure that the company has appropriate certification. Hypertronics is certified to ISO 13485, which sets a standard guideline.
ISO 13485 is designed to produce a management system that facilitates compliance to customer requirements with an emphasis on meeting regulatory and risk management requirements [...]]]></description>
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