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.).
Medical Device Electronics: Improving Reliability with Auger Electron Spectroscopy
Auger Electron Spectroscopy applied to electronic circuitry problems involving the integrity of wire or ball bonding to metallic bond pads.
Assessing Nickel Leaching on Cardiovascular Stents
EAG evaluate corrosion and leaching of nickel-rich implanted medical devices including nitinol, stainless steel and MP35N.
Elemental Composition using XRF
XRF is a non-destructive technique that is used to quantify the elemental composition of materials.
FTIR and Raman – Composition and Contamination Analysis
FTIR and Raman are spectroscopy techniques that provide molecular information from various types of materials.
Failure Analysis of Medical Device Electronics
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.
EAG Recognized as a Top 10 Corrosion Services Provider
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.
EAG Secures DLA MIL-STD 883 TM 1018 Suitability
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.
Advances in Materials Characterization of Medical Device Webinar
In this webinar we introduce EAG Laboratories advances in Materials and Surfaces Characterization of Medical Devices
Are You Prepared for the New EU Medical Device Regulation Webinar?
In this webinar we introduce how a 3rd Party Analytical Lab Can Help Support Your Company’s Compliance with EU’s MDR
Chemical Compatibility of Polymers in Medical Devices Webinar
In this webinar we introduce Chemical Compatibility of Polymers in Medical Devices and prevent material problems in the field
Characterization of Bioceramics for Surgical Implants Webinar
In this webinar we introduce Characterization of Bioceramics for Surgical Implants using analytical tools for full qualification
When Innovation Meets Failure Analysis
In our interconnected and changing world, it is important to know how to respond to potential electronic system failures.
Cracking of Molded Components
An injection molded component in a consumer product was found to have an increased failure rate over a three-month period.
Delamination of Food Packaging
A client wanted to investigate the delamination of food packaging multilayer laminate. Roll stock did not meet seal strength specification.
Effects of Surface Roughness
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.
Incompatible Contaminant in Tubing
A device manufacturer observed defects in a lot of thermoplastic tubing. The tubing exhibited signs chemical attack or exposure to heating.
Molded In Stresses
Cracks were observed in transparent thermoformed plastic packaging during visual quality checks. Failures occured in specific material lots.
Off-Odor Memory Foam
Analytical testing to support changes in raw materials and processing conditions used in manufacturing memory foam, as well as odor
Weathering Polymeric Films
Polymeric films used in an outdoor application experienced reduced adhesion over time. The client suspected that UV degradation was occurring.
From Certifications To Customer Audits, Quality Matters
EAG Laboratories pursues quality in all aspects of our work for customers. ISO certifications and ongoing audits serves many market sectors.
Curing Issues with Silicone Adhesive
A client requested assistance to investigate a recurrent issue with the curing failure of a silicone adhesive joint between metal components.
Polymer Case Study: Blistering Paint
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.
Is my surface clean? Effects of Surface Cleanliness
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.
Understanding LA-ICP-MS for Microanalysis
LA-ICP-MS is a technique that uses direct micro-scale sampling to provide high precision elemental characterization of solid materials.
Environmental Stress Cracking of a Polycarbonate Part
A company was investigating environmental stress cracking of polycarbonate components used in a conveyor device that was sanitized.
Evolved Gas Analysis for Material Outgassing Characterization
All materials have trapped gasses inside. Learn how EAG utilizes Evolved Gas Analysis to analyze what gasses are being released.
EAG Expands Medical Device Testing Services
6th May 2021
EAG Laboratories has expanded its medical device testing capabilities with a new laboratory located in St. Louis, Mo.
Excluded Compound Testing
Exclusion Testing for Material Compliance Regulations of Medical Device Components has multiple regulating bodies.
Characterization of Bioceramics for Surgical Implants: Part I – Precursor Qualification
This paper will demonstrate how analytical tools can be used for the quality control of hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate powders
Testing Face Masks for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Analytical methodology to evaluate a variety of different face masks for a class of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds
Laboratory and Testing Support for Companies Manufacturing Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Respiratory protection testing, cleaning compatibility, sanitizing liquids and wipes, supply chain and manufacturing quality, failure analysis
Orthopedic Implants
Orthopedic implants composed of metallurgical alloys, plastics and critical surface chemistries require characterization
Characterization of materials used in stents
Stents characterization from EAG includes nitinol, stainless steel and MP35N. Experiences with fatigue resistance and hydrogen embrittlement.
Catheter and Balloon Analysis
Catheter and balloon analysis for medical device development support includes deformulation, contaminant identification and failure analysis.
In Vitro Diagnostics Testing
In Vitro Diagnostics test and system development support from the materials sciences experts at EAG Laboratories, contact us today!
Medical Devices and Diagnostics
Device concept and medical device researchers need materials answers quickly so the can proceed with device development. Ask EAG!
Biomedical Surface Analysis
Biomedical surface analysis looks at properties critical to medical and pharmaceutical products, and offer answers to difficult problems.
Biomedical Morphology
Biomedical Morphology and Microstructure through imaging analysis – characterizing crystallographic phase and producing elemental maps.
GMP, GLP or ISO 17025: How Do These Apply to Outsourced Analytical Testing?
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 18: Chemical characterization of materials, part of ISO 10993 pertains to evaluating biocompatibility and safety of medical devices.
Implementing Extractables and Leachables into Quality Control Testing Programs
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.
Assessment of Nickel Exposure Risk of Intravascular Stents and Delivery Systems
Nickel biocompatibility assessments of intravascular stents from EAG includes evaluating corrosion, surfaces and nickel ion release testing.
Contact Lenses: Understanding Surface Chemistry Critical to Optimizing Design
EAG Laboratories helps you understand contact lenses surface chemistry, critical to optimizing design and engineering optimal performance.
Stainless Steel Corrosion: Medical Device Applications with Auger
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) is effective in determining the quality of passivation layers to prevent corrosion in medical devices.
Root Cause Determination of Adhesion Failure in Medical Device Packaging
XPS and TOF-SIMS to solve adhesive failure of a polyethylene-ethylene acrylic acid (co-polymer) heat seal to polyethylene in a medical device.
Residual Solvents in Medical Devices
Detecting Levels of residual solvent concentrations in medical devices with Dynamic headspace Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectromety (GC-MS)
Corrosion Resistance Study of Electropolished Medical Devices
Medical device corrosion resistance optimized by using Auger depth profile & oxide layer thickness for device surface characterization.