As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate, the world is faced with new challenges each to combat and overcome the virus. With each rising challenge, companies are coming together to rapidly manufacture the necessary medical supplies and equipment to treat patients properly.
Microplate PCR Seals & PCR Thermal Cyclers
The most common form of testing for COVID-19, is collecting sputum from a throat or nasal swab and conducting a polymerase chain reaction, also known as PCR. From there, the samples are sent to a lab to detect traces of viral RNA.
These test kits were among the shortage of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic and are the first step to identifying if Coronavirus is present. The kits are composed of PCR plates, tubes & caps, seals, and accessories.
Long term exposure to the elements and various environmental impacts expose medical supplies and devices to a multitude of contaminants that can impact the safety, efficiency, reliability, purity, and life cycle of the device or its components. Boyd has decades of expertise in engineering die-cut, PCR plate seals designed to minimize the impact of unwanted contaminants specific to PCR trays.
PCR Thermal Cyclers amplify DNA by regulating temperature in cyclical programs. It is essential that these PCR devices analyze the data quickly and reliably. Boyd provides technologies specific to these devices includes Noise Vibration damping Thermal Insulation and more.
Face Shields
Companies around the world have stepped up to the plate by putting their usual products on hold to manufacture millions of face shields, masks and other medical protective equipment per day. Some health care personnel are making masks from home with store bought fabrics.
For a first line of defense while wearing a N95 face mask, full face shield protectors are used to block fluid, liquid splash, dust, and more. The fluid-resistant full face shield also helps prevent face touching with its wide-angle design. Boyd is currently working with customers around the world to convert the plastic shield protector, the elastic band for the shield, and the adhesive foam pad that helps keep the shield away from the face, allowing room for safety glasses and an N95 mask.
