Medical Compression Spring Applications

Compression springs are very commonly used in all sorts of products and devices in the medical and surgical industry. Medical compression springs require a higher standard quality and material grade due to the use and possible contact inside the human body. The following is a list of some common applications for medical and surgical compression springs.

Inhalers:Inhalers use compression springs to administer medicine. When the inhaler is ready to be used, it is placed in the proper position and pressed. When the top section is pressed a compression spring assists in creating the necessary resistance for just a small dose of medication to be released, and then returns it to a non-releasing position. This motion is repeated as necessary, based on the prescribed dosage.
Auto-injector syringe: There are many different types of auto-injector syringes. Usually what varies is the medication or active ingredient, but they basically carry the same function. Auto-injector syringes contain a compression spring that is pre-loaded. When the spring is released, its function is to apply enough force on the needle to penetrate the skin. They also regulate the flow of the medication into the body. One of the most common auto-injector syringe types are EpiPens. EpiPens facilitate the self-administration (or self-injection) of epinephrine (a life-saving drug for those with severe allergic reactions) in any setting or environment. These auto-injector pen-like syringes also contain small compression springs and are compact which make it easy for anyone to carry and use when necessary. .

inhaler and auto inyector syringe

Stainless steel springs for Colonoscope clicker: Many medical springs are made out of stainless steel. Different practices and exams require special equipment with this type of stainless steel springs, some more basic than others. A colonoscope is a basic, more standard device, used during a colonoscopy. It has a long flexible end that is inserted through the colon to observe the lining of the colon. Some models have clickers that use compression springs to release air in order to help expand the colon and get a better view of the wall lining.
Surgical springs: There are more advanced and specialized springs used in surgical procedures and surgical devices. Pacemakers can contain springs that help it function. There are also cases where special spring implants are inserted into the patient as shock absorbers in the knees and joints. Spring knee implants are becoming more well known for patients with osteoarthritis as they help prevent the bones from painfully grinding together, by taking off the load of damaged joints and absorbing the shock placed on the knees

surgical spring

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Medical Compression Spring Applications