Broad range of catheters

The B. Braun OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. - an FDA-registered, ISO 13485 provider of contract manufacturing services and components for medical devices and custom procedure kits - now offers a broader range of catheters to meet an expanded list of requirements.

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Hp 20331 B Braun

Options include:

• Single and multi-lumen
• Multifunctional catheters up to 5 lumen with or without balloons
• Various balloon materials
• Custom lengths and markings
• Sizes of 4 French to 21 French
• Various inflator diameters
• Custom printing, packaging, and kitting

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5 ways to embrace sustainability in healthcare packaging

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KiiP Tackles Wicked Problems in Package Material Stability

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5. PulseNmore ES is an ultrasound device for home use. Credit: Good Design Awards and The Chicago Athenaeum.

Good Design Awards Highlight Connected Devices

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The syringes and needles that Sharp packs are manually inserted into preformed, automatically fed blisters on the KDT medplus.

Turntable Machine Packages Prefilled Syringes

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Prefilled Enteral Pouch Wins Highest 2022 FPA Award

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Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: FDA Announces New Draft Guidance

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Pharmapack Europe 2022: Education, Innovation, and Networking

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Tubes Answer the Call for More Sustainable Packaging Options

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FDA Recommends Use of Duodenoscopes With Innovative Designs to Enhance Safety

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Blister Package Wins J&J’s Unit Dosing QuickFire Challenge

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2022 FPA Awards Highlight User Experience, Shelf Impact

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Winpak Broadens Sustainability Offering

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Endoscope Processing in Healthcare Facilities Guidance Updated

The guidance explains the required steps in processing flexible and semi-flexible endoscopes and accessories to ensure they are safe for patient use.

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