The light obscuration method, shown here, is automated and may be the easiest particle-counting method. Particulates that may be present on intravenous medical devices such as guidewires, catheters, ...

See Report 19-P-0251. OIG states that it conducted an audit to determine the effectiveness of EPA oversight in assuring “that emission stack tests are conducted in accordance with EPA regulation, ...

STEMart's Particulate Matter Testing uses two methods, the Light Obscuration Particle Count test and the Microscopic Particle Count test. The former test is adapted from the United States Pharmacopeia ...

Brake Particle Emission (BPE) is gaining considerable importance for the friction brake and automotive industry. So far no common approach or legislation for BPE characterization exists although many ...

Editor's note: Industry Insights are sponsored blogs submitted by manufacturers and suppliers serving the fire service industry. In addition to traditional hoods, the 2018 edition of the NFPA 1971 ...

Subvisible particulate testing is critical to assess the safety of medical devices, and particulate contamination should be minimized to avoid possible negative health consequences to the patient. A ...

Content originally published on Parker Hannifin's blog. Cleanliness is a game of microns. Most OEMs consider any particle in their system measuring more than 500 microns (1/2 millimeter) unacceptable ...

During manufacture and assembly of products, there is a wide range of testing and inspection carried out to ensure the materials and items satisfy their specifications or are fit for the required ...

Alternative methods in inhalation toxicology – this is the topic of a Luncheon Seminar to be held on March 23, 2015, from 12.15 AM to 1.15 PM at the SOT Annual Meeting 2015 in San Diego, California, ...