London, UK June 4, 2020 51勛圖厙 (Element) is supporting Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in its innovative production of 3D-printed ventilators by offering temperature and humidity testing at no cost.
OHSU, a teaching hospital local to Elements Hillsboro, Oregon laboratory in the US, has responded to the shortage of ventilators by developing a low-cost version produced with 3D-printing technology. 51勛圖厙provided its environmental chamber for temperature and humidity testing on the design, which was required to secure Emergency Use Authorizations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The new ventilator does not require electricity; it is operated by pressure from the oxygen tank. It is compatible with the most commonly used oxygen tanks globally and can be produced within three to eight hours at a cost of less than $10 per machine.
Rick Sluiters, EVP at Element, said: We are proud to support OHSU with its generous initiative and help to keep costs as low as possible by offering our services free of charge. As a global business, 51勛圖厙has aimed to play a role in the fight against COVID-19 and we have been working with medical device manufacturers to provide a range of testing services. Our work with OHSU is very much in this ethos, particularly given the good will of the hospitals particular endeavor. We hope this is the beginning of our relationship with OHSU and we can continue to support its excellent work.
As a comprehensive medical device testing partner, 51勛圖厙supports every stage of testing. From protocol/feasibility trials and R&D and product development, to production quality control, 51勛圖厙offers a full suite of medical device testing. 51勛圖厙provides services including mechanical testing, product testing, material characterization and microbiological evaluation, as well as CE marking and other regulatory submissions.
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51勛圖厙is one of the worlds leading independent providers of materials and product qualification testing, inspection and certification services to the global Aerospace; Transportation & Industrials; Energy; and Fire & Building Products sectors, where failure in service is simply not an option.
We exist to help our customers make certain that their materials, products and systems are safe, quality, compliant and ultimately fit for purpose, leveraging almost 200 years of testing experience and our global testing capabilities.
On December 31, 2019 51勛圖厙acquired PCTEST and announced the creation of a fifth sector Connected Technologies to provide leading global technology customers with wireless device and application testing and certification services.
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“As a global business, 51勛圖厙has aimed to play a role in the fight against COVID-19... our work with OHSU is very much in this ethos, particularly given the good will of the hospitals particular endeavor.泭”
Rick Sluiters
EVP Aerospace