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Sonora Medical Systems' diagnostic ultrasound transducer testing device is a point of use handheld device that allows physicians, sonographers, and biomedical engineers to test the operation of both the ultrasound probe as well as the ultrasound system. The Nickel is designed to detect flaws within the ultrasound probe and provide assurance to the physician that they will obtain an optimal ultrasound study. The device also inputs a test signal into the probe that is passed to the ultrasound system for display on the system's monitor. This test signal confirms to the physician that the system electronics within the ultrasound machine are also functional.For additional information, visit www.4sonora.com.BC Group has a new line of pulse oximetry simulators, the MSP-2100U (U.S. version, 110V) and MSP-2100E (European Version, 220V). The BC Biomedical MSP-2100 Pulse Oximetry Modules can be plugged into the auxiliary port of any BC Biomedical PS-2105, PS-2110, PS-2210, PS-2220, PS-2240, NIBP-1010, or the NIBP-1020 to provide a calibrated pulse rate selected on the simulator of choice. MSP-2100 provides SpO2 outputs of 80, 90, and 97% when used with the BC Biomedical FingerSimsTM.To learn more, go to www.bcgroupintl.com.The SimCube, a noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) simulator, is designed for engineers and biomeds on the move. Preset tests allows users to assess whether or not a monitor's NIBP, IBP, electrocardiogram (ECG), and respiration parameters are working properly. The simulator features four preset NIBP simulations, seven static and three dynamic IBP simulations, 1- 12-lead ECG heart rates, nine respiration rates, and an expanded digital manometer.For additional information, go to www.curbellelectronics.com.The Rigel 277 Plus offers dedicated measuring devices (body model) for both IEC 60601 and IEC 61010 and provides manual, automatic, and semi-automatic test sequences to fully control and minimize the number of power-up and power-down delay times; thus speeding up the test routine. In addition, the upgraded tester includes a number of other operating improvements that help to increase the level of traceability provided for test resultsFor more information, go to www.rigelmedical.com.Raven Biological Laboratories has re-released ProPACT, a peracetic acid culture test kit for use in the Steris System 1® sterilization process. ProPACT now involves an improved, more distinctive color change from purple to yellow and now offers results in only 24 hours (improved from 48 hours). ProPACT still offers room temperature storage and also a free training CD which outlines the usage of ProPACT and points out the differences between ProPACT and other available products. Recording sheets for ProPACT are offered as free downloads from www.ravenlabs.com/propact.html. Call 800-728-5702 for free samples.For more information, go to www.ravenlabs.com.DDP has developed a warm-white midget flange LED lamp designed to retrofit and replace incandescent light bulbs. The T1 3/4” midget flange based LED is ideal for indicators used for backlighting switches. The midget flange based LEDs provide white light without any color mixture. The subminiature T1 3/4” size midget flange based LED features an industry standard mount and is available in 6V, 12V, 14V, 24V, and 28V versions; it also works with a variety of color lenses.To learn more, go to www.datadisplay.com.Branson Ultrasonics Corporation's B300 tabletop ultrasonic cleaner includes a stainless steel cleaning tank using industrial-style ultrasonic transducer technology at 40KHz. The unit includes an automatic 15-minute timer and comes with a cover and perforated stainless steel basket. Applications include difficult soils or contaminations, removing brazing fluxes, polishing compounds, and lens cleaning.For more information, go to www.sonifier.com.Fluke Corporation introduces the 29x series of 100 MS/s universal waveform generators that produce multiple signals to test complex electronic circuits. The high-resolution, fast-sampling generators feature 1M point waveform memory and unlimited waveform storage using removable compact flash memory cards. The 29x series uses direct digital synthesis technology with variable clock sampling to provide full-featured programmability and arbitrary waveform generation. Connectivity is provided through USB, RS-232, and GPIB interfaces.To learn more, go to www.fluke.com.Custom fabricated sapphire optics for medical lasers, blood gas monitors, and other instruments requiring a lens, window, or probe that is rugged and inert are available from Meller Optics, Inc. Custom Medical Sapphire Optics are chemically inert and capable of transmitting from the UV through 4.7 μm; they can be produced with wedges, precise mounting holes and steps, and can be brazed or sealed to stainless steel or Kovar®.For more information, go to www.melleroptics.com.