Posted to News on 22nd Jan 2021, 08:58
Wearable therapy device is ultrasonically welded
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has required both the NHS and industry to respond, including manufacturers of the personal protection equipment, medical devices and monitoring systems required to treat seriously ill patients
Achieving the high volumes required in double quick time, has in turn, generated an increase in demand for the technologies used to produce these essential medical items. Amongst these are ultrasonic systems used for performing precision welding processes. In a recent application, Poole-based Telsonic UK has supplied a complete twin head ultrasonic welding station, integrated as part of the manufacturing process for a wearable therapy device.
The NHS has ordered thousands of this battery powered disposable device, which is similar in size to a small wristwatch. It attaches to a patients leg and sends out electrical impulses that reduce the risk of Venous Thromoembolism, a dangerous blood clot condition suffered by some seriously ill coronavirus patients.
