The light obscuration method, shown here, is automated and may be the easiest particle-counting method. Particulates that may be present on intravenous medical devices such as guidewires, catheters, ...

STEMart's Particulate Matter Testing uses two methods, the Light Obscuration Particle Count test and the Microscopic Particle Count test. The former test is adapted from the United States Pharmacopeia ...

See Report 19-P-0251. OIG states that it conducted an audit to determine the effectiveness of EPA oversight in assuring “that emission stack tests are conducted in accordance with EPA regulation, ...

Brake Particle Emission (BPE) is gaining considerable importance for the friction brake and automotive industry. So far no common approach or legislation for BPE characterization exists although many ...

The cleanliness of enclosures or parts is critical to avoid the presence of particulate contamination which can be bad for quality or performance. A good method to establish cleanliness is the ...

Subvisible particulate testing is critical to assess the safety of medical devices, and particulate contamination should be minimized to avoid possible negative health consequences to the patient. A ...

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Content originally published on Parker Hannifin's blog. Cleanliness is a game of microns. Most OEMs consider any particle in their system measuring more than 500 microns (1/2 millimeter) unacceptable ...