The device comes in two sizes and will accommodate different valve handle thicknesses. The small version works for 1/8- to 2-1/2-inch handles, while the large version provides for 2- to 4-inch valves.

New technology is making it possible to control valves and locking devices without the need for any additional sensors. A metal piston, a tiny chip and small pulses of current – that’s all ...

This article was originally published with the title “ A Valve Testing and Locking Device ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 77 No. 1 (July 1897), p. 6 doi:10.1038 ...

Valve lockout device—may be locked out by using a padlock, a cable and lock, or a valve handle lockout device. The type of valve determines the method used. Line blinds or "pancakes"—to isolate the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday alerted healthcare providers about a potential clip lock issue with Abbott Laboratories' MitraClip device used to stop heart valve leakage.

Boston Scientific Corp said on Thursday it was recalling its Lotus range of heart devices, citing reports of problems with the locking mechanism, sending its shares down 7.3 percent in morning ...