Medical and Healthcare

Interface is a trusted leader in providing sensor technologies to the medical and healthcare industry. Interface provides test and measurement solutions for research, medical device testing, equipment monitoring and for use in components. When safety matters, Interface provides the quality and accuracy the medical and health industry demands.

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Medical and Healthcare Solutions

medical device, pharmaceutical and healthcare applications

Ball and Socket Prosthetic

Dental Handpiece Torque Check

Hospital Bed Weighing

Interventional Guidewire Quality Inspection

Medical Bag Weighing

Patient Hoyer Lift

Prosthetic Foot Performance

Prosthetics Load and Fatigue Testing

Robotic Surgery Force Feedback

Specimen Research

Stent and Catheter Testing

Surgical Stapler Force Verification

Syringe Plunger Force Measurement

Tablet Forming Machine Optimization

Tablet Hardness Testing

Tablet Machine Hardness Calibration

Treadmill Rehabilitation

Vascular Clamp Force

Medical and Healthcare Overview

Medical device and health care product engineers and manufacturers turn to Interface because our measurement solutions are designed for precision test and measurement applications, in both quality and reliability. There is also a high demand for Interface’s ability to customize solutions to meet the exact requirements of these sensitive medical and healthcare applications.

Medical device manufacturers need to meet and be accredited before test equipment is approved for use. The medical devices being tested also must pass strict inspections and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations in the US before meeting the requirements necessary to bring a product, device, implant, or machine to market.

Interface offers various miniature beam and in-line load cell solutions with 10x overload protection to protect patients and devices against accidental shock loads. Our torque transducers provide rotary and reactive measurement to accurately track light movements required to control prosthetic fatigue testing, surgical equipment, knee or hip replacement, and other medical devices. Other Interface solutions include multi-axis sensors for multiple channels of measurement in one housing when you require measurements for two, three or six axis points.

Medical + Healthcare Applications:

Read more about healthcare and medical applications in our case study: Interface Ensures Premium Accuracy and Reliability for Medical Applications

Pharmaceuticals

Furthering Advancements in Pharmaceuticals

In the medical and healthcare industries, the significance of precision and dependability grows immensely when lives are at stake. Medical devices and healthcare products, which rank among the most intricate and fragile technologies globally, must adhere to strict regulations and certification standards to ensure compliance. This begins at early R&D and testing, through production and distribution.

Throughout a pharmaceutical product’s life cycle, specialized equipment and sensor technologies are used by manufacturers, in both design and maintenance to provide unmistakable evidence of process quality and safety. Medical and health care product manufacturers, including pharmaceutical companies, turn to Interface because our high accuracy force measurement solutions are designed for reliable performance test and measurement projects. There is also tremendous demand for Interface’s ability to customize solutions that meet the exact measurement requirements of these sensitive applications.

Common Interface Products Used by Pharmaceutical Companies

Interface provides force measurement solutions for a wide variety of products and machines that help biotechnology and pharmaceutical product engineers to design, test and manufacture devices of all shapes and sizes. When it comes to equipment used in the manufacturing of medicine, Interface products are used to optimize production and reduce waste.

Pharmaceutical Solutions Using Interface Load Cells

Weighing and Distribution: Load cells are commonly used in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities for accurately measuring and dispensing ingredients during the formulation process. They ensure precise measurements of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, which is crucial for maintaining the quality and efficacy of the final product.

Tablet Hardness Testing: Tablet hardness is an important characteristic as it influences factors like disintegration, dissolution, and overall drug delivery effectiveness. Load cells are used in tablet hardness testers to precisely quantify the force required to break or fracture a tablet.

Tablet Forming Machine Optimization: These machines need to be finely tuned to ensure consistent tablet quality, weight, and other critical attributes. Load cells play a vital role in this optimization process by providing real-time force and weight measurements during tablet compression.

Capsule Filling Machines: Load cells are used in capsule filling machines to measure the weight of the powdered or granulated material being filled into each capsule. This ensures that each capsule contains the correct amount of medication, contributing to accurate dosing.

Quality Control: Load cells are used in quality control processes to verify the weight and consistency of the final pharmaceutical products. This helps ensure that products meet regulatory standards and maintain consistent quality.

Mixing: In the pharmaceutical industry, proper mixing and blending of ingredients are critical to achieving uniformity in formulations. Load cells are used in mixing equipment to monitor the force exerted on the mixture, ensuring that ingredients are thoroughly and uniformly blended.

Packaging and Filling: Load cells are employed in packaging and filling processes to accurately measure the weight of the product being filled into containers such as bottles, vials, and blister packs. This helps prevent underfilling or overfilling of products, ensuring proper dosing for patients.

Bioreactors and Fermenters: In the production of biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, load cells are used in bioreactors and fermenters to monitor the weight of the culture medium and cells. This information is crucial for controlling and optimizing the growth conditions of microorganisms or cells used in the production process.

When it comes to product development in the United States, both medical devices and pharmaceuticals are required to not only adhere to stringent FDA regulations, but they must also be proven to safe and effective to doctors and patients. Similarly, these essential safety testing prerequisites are universally standard in most developed nations when seeking pre-release approvals.

Consult with our application engineers to see what type of products will meet your stringent requirements.

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Medical Devices

The medical industry is complex and diversified across many sectors from devices to hospitals, pharmaceuticals to therapy equipment. The medical device sector is one of the largest in medical device and healthcare, estimated at $500B in value globally and growing.

Interface understands the intricacies and dependencies of precision measurements for use in medical devices. Our products are used in life sustaining and saving equipment, across various classifications to measure force, weight, torque, and other critical parameters.

The dependence on accuracy and reliability increases tenfold in the med device world. Any design flaws or failures could present serious health risks or worse. Interface has been a trusted partner to medical OEMs and healthcare technology providers around the world for decades. Our strain gage sensors meet the demands of the medical device industry, as quality and precision are inherently designed and engineered into every transducer and instrument we build.

Medical Devices and Equipment Using Interface Measurement Solutions

From initial R&D, through design and prototyping, Interface products have a role. When testing any product used for medical purposes, there are many stringent standards and regulations defining the entire process. The quality, accuracy and durability of any testing sensor technology must withstand the rigorous protocols defined by the industry, product, manufacturer, and ultimate user.

Types of Interface Products Used for Medical Device Testing

Miniature Beam Load Cells
S-Type Load Cells
Load Washers
Micro Load Cells
Multi-Axis Sensors
Torque Transducers
LowProfile Load Cells
Custom Designs for Manufacturers
Stainless Steel, Overload Protected and Sealed Sensors

Contact our experienced medical device sensor experts to help select the right solution for your testing projects and devices.

Medical and Healthcare

medical device, pharmaceutical and healthcare applications