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Visit booth # 2824

Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC), a leading manufacturer of innovative ceramic, glass, precious metal, piezoelectric and dielectric materials, will exhibit at booth # 2824 at MD&M East held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY from June 8-11, 2009. MTC will showcase a new air-in-line sensor for use in medical devices that deliver fluids to patients’ circulatory systems. The ultrasonic sensors give reliable and accurate detection of the presence of air bubbles in fluids, providing OEMs with a key safety element for equipment, such as infusion pumps.

Accurate detection of air bubbles is vital in maintaining the health and recovery of patients. Air embolisms can lead to serious complications in blood flow, and the new sensors prevent excessive amounts of air from reaching the patient’s blood. The sensors are suitable for use with many medical devices including infusion pumps, enteral feeding pumps and dialysis equipment.

The sensors, which are based on proven ultrasonic piezoceramic technology, are suitable for use with a four millimeter PVC or silicon tubing and can be mounted in any orientation. They are capable of detecting air bubbles of down to one millimeter in diameter (0.5µL). Each one operates with a nominal resonant frequency of 1.45MHz and is capable of a receive sensitivity of 30dB down from the drive. The sensors can be supplied individually, or as part of a custom designed system.

Resistance to corrosion and its inherent biocompatibility make ceramic an ideal material for a wide range of medical applications— from implants to surgical tools. Morgan Technical Ceramics works with many leading medical device manufacturers, providing them with technical expertise and ceramic components for applications including ultrasonic imaging, surgical cutting and bone growth simulation.

For further information please visit www.morganelectroceramics.com or contact +44 (0) 2380 444811.