October 2, 2019
Water, why is it so important? Water is perhaps the most widely used raw material in the MedTech industry. We have heard and read this many times and few people will argue this fact. Water is used in many different...
See BlogDecember 21, 2018
Nelson Labs is pleased to announce the expansion of testing capabilities and services at our Itasca, Illinois facility to include Particulate Testing and Water Systems Testing and Validation. This new expansion is an extended service to the Itasca facility clients...
See BlogMarch 10, 2017
Reusing single-use devices that have been safely reprocessed by a third-party reprocessor can enable health care providers to maintain high-quality patient care while saving on costs and reducing medical waste. Validated functionality testing must be paired with validated cleaning, disinfection,...
See BlogOctober 12, 2016
Some devices that are marketed and validated for single use are now being used multiple times in clinical settings. To save money and to comply with green initiatives, hospitals are moving towards using third-party reprocessed single-use devices (SUDs). However, reusing...
See BlogMay 11, 2016
The previous three posts addressed biocompatibility concerns of 3D printed devices considering additives to the raw materials, the material curing process, and post-printing finishing processes. Both thermoplastics and photopolymers contain additives (oligomers, plasticizers, preservatives, etc.) that are freshly redistributed through...
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