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Medical Device Recall and Risk Factors

From Memory Protection Devices, Inc.

The below chart lists types of medical devices and the number of FDA recalls they have had, as well as their risk of lawsuit. FDA recalls of medical devices result in tremendous costs as well as negative publicity, and several of these recalls were due to battery holder or contact failures. However, one thing they have in common is that none of the affected companies' devices used MPD's battery holders or contacts. In fact, many have turned to MPD for solutions to get them back onto the market.

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Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Batteries and holders in medical applications
Memory Protection Devices has unmatched experience in serving the medical community. Unlike many battery holder manufacturers, who are unfamiliar with the unique challenges facing medical device... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Mini Coin Cell Holders, Ultra Low Profile
Memory Protection Devices has invented another whole new category of coin cell battery holders called Minis, which drastically reduce the height of battery holders on PCBs. (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Lowest profile CR2032 battery holder !
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Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Military Battery Holders
MPD is very familiar with manufacturing battery holders for major military programs. There are many challenges facing military battery holders we have grown accustomed to solving, such as heavier... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Green Battery Holders
At MPD, we understand the current problems that the electronics industry is causing the environment. MPD was the first battery holder manufacturer in the world to come out with Li-ion 18650 battery... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - RFID Battery Holders
MPD battery holders have been powering RFID devices for decades, and we have worked with many of the biggest companies in the industry. We know the challenges that are specific to powering RFID... (read more)
Cambridge Polymer Group, Inc. - CPG Hydrogel Research Program.
Our chemistry group has extensive experience of formulating and synthesizing novel hydrogel systems for biomedical, consumer or industrial applications. Our analytical group are experts in... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - 18650 LI-ION Battery Holders
MPD introduces a line of Lithium Ion battery holders for 18650 protected cells. Featuring stainless steel power contacts and a body that's light in weight combined with high strength. Packs hold from... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Gliders Coin Cell Holders
Gliders are a hybrid between a retainer and a holder, offering the price competitiveness of a coin cell retainer, while at the same time giving a better and more reliable connection than the standard... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - 6 Volt Lantern Battery Replacement Using D Cells
Replace hard to find 6 volt lantern batteries using 4 standard "D" size batteries with MPD's battery holder, p/n BA4D-S... (read more)
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