Apr 12 2010
OFS, Specialty Photonics Division (OFS), a leading provider of specialty optical fiber, cable, and assemblies, will exhibit for the first time at the 2010 American Society for Laser, Medicine, and Surgery Conference (ASLMS); located in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 15-17.
OFS will showcase its HCXtreme™ optical fiber, cable and assemblies designed specifically for the medical industry. "We developed HCXtreme™ fiber as a direct response to our medical customers' needs for tighter bend performance under higher laser power," said Michael Fortin, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Our recent investment in low bioburden rooms, an enhanced quality management system, and product developments underline our commitment to the medical industry."
Mr. Fortin continued by saying, "This is our first time exhibiting at ASLMS, and we are very excited. The medical industry is a natural fit for our different lines of fibers and assemblies and for how we work with OEMs to deliver a tailored solution for each application."
OFS will exhibit in booth number 218. OFS will also show blue and green lasers from their Optical Components Group. The green laser is 20 mW and is used in analytical and therapeutic applications. The blue is a 488nm Second Harmonic Generation laser designed to meet the special requirements of bioinstrumentation applications.
All OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, facilities are certified to ISO 9001. The Avon facility, where the majority of OFS medical components are manufactured, is ISO 13485 certified. Medical components manufactured in Avon include both disposable and reusable probes, fibers, and assemblies.
Source: http://www.ofsoptics.com