Needle Testing

Needle testing characterizes the strength and sharpness of hypodermic (straight) and surgical (curved) needles to ensure these products do not bend under normal tissue loads. There are two types of tests involved: a puncture test in which needles pierce a membrane, and standard bend testing where a static load is applied to the center of a fixed specimen.

MTS understands the specific requirements of needle testing and has extensive experience with biomedical testing. Our complete solution for needle testing includes compact, tabletop electromechanical load frames, user-friendly application software and expert consulting services. Critical capabilities of this solution include:

• Specialized rotary frames with simple drive systems, advanced control electronics
   and intuitive user interfaces to deliver highly accurate and repeatable results
• User-defined crosshead speeds and advanced control mode
• Easy-to-use software for test definition, test execution and report generation