PVC in Medical Devices

2003-10-15 Thread peter.valent...@us.datex-ohmeda.com
Are there formal requirements requiring that PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) NOT be used in medical device materials? If so, what are they called, and can there be exceptions to these rules. >From my understanding, there are only informal ones that medical device manufacturers should adhere to for exa

EMC Shielding/Coating on Plastic Enclosures?

2003-05-07 Thread peter.valent...@us.datex-ohmeda.com
Is anyone aware of some possible new regulatory environmental requirements that would apply to conductive shielding/coating. This conductive coating/paint/vapor deposition is typically applied to the inside surface of plastic enclosures to assist in meeting EMC regulatory requirements for non-