Press Releases from Smart Products (2 total)
Smart Products builds custom valves as critical safety component
MORGAN HILL, Calif. – A 300 degree, sticky glue-type substance exploding in your face is not an ideal day on the job. The result would be third or fourth degree burn, numerous surgeries, skin grafting, medical bills, etc. However, this scenario is a serious potential risk for underground utility workers – until SealGuard, Inc. developed the SealGuard II using Smart Products’ custom built 141 check valve (based on the ½…
SynCardia, Bimba Manufacturing, and Smart Products work to improve the quality o …
In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart as a bridge to transplant for patients dying from end-stage biventricular failure. During the pivotal clinical study, 79 percent of near-death patients survived to transplant. This is the highest bridge to transplant rate of any approved heart device.
Currently, SynCardia’s Total Artificial Heart is powered by a 418-lb pneumatic driver nicknamed “Big Blue.” According…
