Cervical Plating System Features Integrated Locking Mechanism

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

[caption id="attachment_3950" align="alignleft" width="350" caption="NuVasive's Helix cervical plate features an integrated locking mechanism that improves screw fasteners' resistance to axial and torsional loads."][/caption] In 2007, orthopaedic product manufacturer Nuvasive Inc. sought to enhance its Helix anterior cervical plating system by integrating a locking system to prevent screw fasteners from shifting and ...

New Animation Brings Connectors to Life

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

A new animation sequence produced by Bal Seal Engineering Inc. made its debut on the big screen at the recent MD&M Minneapolis. The sequence, running just under two minutes in length, was developed by Bal Seal to demonstrate the performance of its Bal Conn connectors. An integral part of the ...

Electrical Connectors Feature Canted-Coil Spring Technology

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

The Bal Conn electrical contact from Bal Seal Engineering consists of a canted-coil spring retained in a metal housing.  This contact is designed to ensure a uniform, reliable electrical connection between the battery and lead in implantable electronic devices used for cardiac healthcare management, neurostimulation, and sensing applications. The compact ...