SEBS Based Compounds - Growing Applications in the Medical Field
- Material profile of SEBS.
- Medical applications for SEBS base compounds.
- Container systems for IV and CAPD fluids based on SEBS compounds.
- Future developments.
Klaas Sipkens; Wittenburg BV, N˙kerkerveen, The Netherlands

Progress in Penile Prosthesis
- Indication, material, procedure, complications and results of the different types of implants developed over past years.
Andreas Wolfe; Urologische Klinikum, Bamberg, Germany

Accelerated Ageing and Life Time Predictions
- Principles for accelerated durability testing.
- Kinetics of degradation and mathematical modelling.
- Materials and environments.
- Assessment of materials under accelerated conditions
- Evaluation procedures.
- Case study.
Ignacy Jakubowicz; Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, Borås, Sweden 

Development of Test Methods for Kinking Properties of Medical Tubing
- What is kinking?
- Viscoelastic behaviour in medical tubing.
- Short term test method.
- Long term test method.
- Verification and implementation in R&D standards.
Merete Wurr; DTI Medical Technology, Taastrup, Denmark & Bryan Williams; Cordis Europa, Rodan, The Netherlands

Health and Environmental Effects of Plasticisers used in Medical Applications - An Update.
- Health effects-carcinogenicity, reproductive effects and endoctrine modulation.
- Environmental effects - in brief.
- Conclusions
David Cadogan; CEFIC, Brussels, Belgium

How Can We Make Better Products in Shorter Time?
- Chemometrics - industrial applications with fast growth.
- Strategies for more efficient R&D.
- Better use of measurement data.
- Cost effective experimental plans.
- Reliable conclusions and optimal solutions.
- Application examples and benefits.
Suzanne Schönkopf; Camo ASA, Oslo, Norway

Current and Proven Technologies within Air Purification
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Catalytic abatement of ethylene oxide (EO).
- Recovery of chlorinated solvents.
Leif Eskildsen; Lesni A/S, Billund, Denmark

Sterility Maintenance - The Danish Manufacturers View on Documentation
- Presentation of guidelines for the Danish manufacturers of sterile medical devices.
- A Danish interpretation of the requirement regarding sterility maintenance in EN868-1, packaging materials and systems.
- Test methods.
- Why, how and who?
Mette Langkjær; Novo Nordisk A/S, Hillerød, Denmark

Dose Limits in Radiation Sterilisation
- The minimum dose determined by sterilisation requirements.
- The maximum dose determined by product requirements.
- Dose mapping for measurements of minimum and maximum doses.
- The basis for operational dose limits.
Arne Miller; Risø National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark

A 2 MeV Linear Accelerator for In-Line Sterilisation of Medical Devices
- A compact, high average power, medium energy Electron Beam system.
- Experience from the "Minilac"in-line system operated as a pilot line for continuous in-line production.
Anders Wallin; Mölnlycke Health Care A/B, Gothenburg, Sweden

Detection of Ethylene Oxide (EO) in Sterilising Environment
- Introduction to gas detection.
- Photo acoustic spectroscopy - PAS.
- Detection of ethylene oxide (EO) in sterilising environment.
- Practical installation of monitoring equipment for ethylene oxide (EO).
Martin Olesen; Innova AirTech Instruments, Ballerup, Denmark

The Extrusion, Measurement and Control of Medical Tubing
- Medical tube extruder design and die design.
- Size control of extruded tube - vacuum or air pressure/mass flow.
- Measurement of in-line/off-line product.
- Closed loop control and statistical process control (SPC).
John Colbert; Davis-Standard Ltd, Luton, United Kingdom

Validation of Extruders - A Case Story
- Investigation of process equipment and measuring equipment.
- Essential process knowledge.
- Validation plan.
- Data collection and feedback.
- Implementation of results.
Robert Olorenshaw; Maersk Medical A/S, Hundested, Denmark

Gas Assisted Injection Moulding and Medical Device Manufacturing
- Different techniques of gas injection technology.
- Gas assisted injection moulding of soft materials.
- Gas injection technology in a clean room.
- Applications of gas injection technology.
Christer Wahlquist; Nolato Medical AB, Torekov, Sweden

Adhesives and Encapsulants for Joining and Sealing Medical and Implantable Devices - A Review
- Classification and types of materials used as adhesives and encapsulants.
- Surface pre-treatments.
- Curing techniques.
- Adhesives and encapsulants in medical electronics.
- Critical issues related to selection of adhesives and encapsulants for medical applications.
- Typical examples of the use of adhesives and encapsulants in medical and implantable devices.
S Tavakoli; TWI, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Laser Sealing of Medical Devices
- Introduction to laser welding of plastics.
- Joining requirements for plastics in medical devices.
- Interaction of plastics with differeent laser types.
- High speed CO2 laser welding of films and thin sections.
- Transmission laser welding using Nd:YAG and diode lasers.
- Current areas of research and potential applications.
Ian Jones & Nicki Taylor; TWI, Cambridge, United Kingdom.