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1. Solutions for Cleanly & Efficiently Controlling Blood Flow in Dialysis Equipment

   ... Category:  Applications Controlling blood flow in dialysis equipment demands special features and capabilities. In ... specified in their systems to control the flow of blood. Valve components controlling blood flow are of particular concern since they ...

2. Pneumatics in Small Medical Devices

   ... devices,” says Howe. “The unit uses a proportional servo valve with embedded electronics and software, and it has a very specialized ... the lungs that complete the transfer of oxygen into enriched blood.     “With PEEP, the pressure control device makes the ...

3. Isolate Fluids, Not Access: Improve Cleanliness & Serviceability with Panel Mounted Pinch Valves

   ... of devices may rely on tubing to move fluids like whole blood, reagents, or cleaning solutions. The people using it aren’t laboratory ... blood, viscous fluids, and reagents are no problem for pinch valve operation Engineered for Quick Access and Clean ...

4. Isolation Valves - An Overview of Different Types

   ... To control flow without contaminating media such as blood, pharmaceuticals or reagents, a wide variety of medical devices and ... will provide useful information for determining which valve type will best meet the needs of a specific application. ...

5. How to Extend the Cycle Life of Your Valve

   ... What can you do to maximize the life of your valves? Valve cycle life is the valve's expected life under ideal conditions, but few ... For example, in one particular application, handling blood samples in a blood analysis machine required a minimum of 4 million ...

6. A Basic Overview of Electronic Valve Technologies

   ...   Spider Valve Technology High reliability ... them ideal for handling a variety of media, including whole blood or viscous fluids containing particulate matter that would wreak havoc in ...

7. Designing for Life: Overcoming Pneumatic Challenges in ECMO Systems

   ... substitute for the heart and lungs, an ECMO system removes blood from the patient, filters out carbon dioxide, oxygenates the blood ... that may off-gas under pressure. Choosing the right valve for ECMO isn't simply a matter of selecting a high-flow or fast-acting ...

8. Improving Orthopedic Outcomes with Precision Proportional Control

   ... that inflate a cuff around the limb to temporarily restrict blood flow. But these systems must do far more than simply apply pressure. ... That’s where Clippard’s DVP Series proportional valve comes in.   Video filmed at Clippard in Cincinnati, Ohio ...

9. Critical Aspects of a Valve's Internal Design

   ... is out of sight should be top of mind—at least during valve selection. This paper will discuss key internal design characteristics a ... as well as in applications where the primary medium is blood. Dead Space Figure 1: Example of dead space zone ...

10. Using Multi-Channel Gradient Valves to Mix Corrosive Media

    ... provide a more optimal solution. What is a gradient valve? A gradient valve consists of multiple 2-way valves integrated ... applications that involve the processing or testing of blood or other bodily fluids can benefit from the use of these multi-channel ...

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