
Residual Gas Analysis for Hermetically Sealed Devices
To be hermetically sealed essentially means to be airtight so that nothing can come in or get out (i.e., gas, moisture, liquid, etc.).
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To be hermetically sealed essentially means to be airtight so that nothing can come in or get out (i.e., gas, moisture, liquid, etc.).
Auger Electron Spectroscopy applied to electronic circuitry problems involving the integrity of wire or ball bonding to metallic bond pads.
EAG evaluate corrosion and leaching of nickel-rich implanted medical devices including nitinol, stainless steel and MP35N.
XRF is a non-destructive technique that is used to quantify the elemental composition of materials.
FTIR and Raman are spectroscopy techniques that provide molecular information from various types of materials.
As medical devices become more complex, there are many more opportunities for things to go awry. Identifying, diagnosing, and remedying failures becomes dramatically more challenging. We can help.
13th December 2022
Manufacturing Technology Insights recently named EAG Laboratories a Top 10 Corrosion Services Provider. The publication featured an interview with Dana Medlin, our Vice President of Metallurgical Engineering.
17th November 2022
EAG has been approved as a suitable commercial laboratory to provide MIL-STD 883/750 Test Method 1018 Internal Water Vapor Content Testing for hermetically sealed electronic devices.
In this webinar we introduce EAG Laboratories advances in Materials and Surfaces Characterization of Medical Devices
In this webinar we introduce how a 3rd Party Analytical Lab Can Help Support Your Company’s Compliance with EU’s MDR
In this webinar we introduce Chemical Compatibility of Polymers in Medical Devices and prevent material problems in the field
In this webinar we introduce Characterization of Bioceramics for Surgical Implants using analytical tools for full qualification
In our interconnected and changing world, it is important to know how to respond to potential electronic system failures.
An injection molded component in a consumer product was found to have an increased failure rate over a three-month period.
A client wanted to investigate the delamination of food packaging multilayer laminate. Roll stock did not meet seal strength specification.
The roughness of a surface and how it interacts with surrounding materials and elements can have a significant impact on material technology and its functionality.
A device manufacturer observed defects in a lot of thermoplastic tubing. The tubing exhibited signs chemical attack or exposure to heating.
Cracks were observed in transparent thermoformed plastic packaging during visual quality checks. Failures occured in specific material lots.
Analytical testing to support changes in raw materials and processing conditions used in manufacturing memory foam, as well as odor
Polymeric films used in an outdoor application experienced reduced adhesion over time. The client suspected that UV degradation was occurring.
EAG Laboratories pursues quality in all aspects of our work for customers. ISO certifications and ongoing audits serves many market sectors.
A client requested assistance to investigate a recurrent issue with the curing failure of a silicone adhesive joint between metal components.
Blisters were observed in paint applied to steel plates that had undergone treatment with a corrosion inhibitor. An investigation was performed to determine if there was evidence of contamination on the inside of the blister.
Surface cleanliness is critical in how a material or a layer on a product interacts with other surfaces, which in turn can affect its functionality.
LA-ICP-MS is a technique that uses direct micro-scale sampling to provide high precision elemental characterization of solid materials.
A company was investigating environmental stress cracking of polycarbonate components used in a conveyor device that was sanitized.
All materials have trapped gasses inside. Learn how EAG utilizes Evolved Gas Analysis to analyze what gasses are being released.
6th May 2021
EAG Laboratories has expanded its medical device testing capabilities with a new laboratory located in St. Louis, Mo.
Exclusion Testing for Material Compliance Regulations of Medical Device Components has multiple regulating bodies.
This paper will demonstrate how analytical tools can be used for the quality control of hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate powders
Analytical methodology to evaluate a variety of different face masks for a class of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds
Respiratory protection testing, cleaning compatibility, sanitizing liquids and wipes, supply chain and manufacturing quality, failure analysis
Orthopedic implants composed of metallurgical alloys, plastics and critical surface chemistries require characterization
Stents characterization from EAG includes nitinol, stainless steel and MP35N. Experiences with fatigue resistance and hydrogen embrittlement.
Catheter and balloon analysis for medical device development support includes deformulation, contaminant identification and failure analysis.
In Vitro Diagnostics test and system development support from the materials sciences experts at EAG Laboratories, contact us today!
Device concept and medical device researchers need materials answers quickly so the can proceed with device development. Ask EAG!
Biomedical surface analysis looks at properties critical to medical and pharmaceutical products, and offer answers to difficult problems.
Biomedical Morphology and Microstructure through imaging analysis – characterizing crystallographic phase and producing elemental maps.
Medical device regulations are not entirely clear, EAG shows the decision process for contract analytical laboratories to support development.
Part 18: Chemical characterization of materials, part of ISO 10993 pertains to evaluating biocompatibility and safety of medical devices.
E&L methods pose challenges as they transition from R&D environment to routine QC testing. Understanding these challenges will help you avoid costly delays.
Nickel biocompatibility assessments of intravascular stents from EAG includes evaluating corrosion, surfaces and nickel ion release testing.
EAG Laboratories helps you understand contact lenses surface chemistry, critical to optimizing design and engineering optimal performance.
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) is effective in determining the quality of passivation layers to prevent corrosion in medical devices.
XPS and TOF-SIMS to solve adhesive failure of a polyethylene-ethylene acrylic acid (co-polymer) heat seal to polyethylene in a medical device.
Detecting Levels of residual solvent concentrations in medical devices with Dynamic headspace Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectromety (GC-MS)
Medical device corrosion resistance optimized by using Auger depth profile & oxide layer thickness for device surface characterization.
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