CASE STUDY BACKGROUND Using low-frequency waves to painlessly kill bacteria and stimulate cell growth, MIST Ultrasound Therapy is transforming wound treatment—and medical device companies are rushing to get MIST products on the market to meet increasing demand. One of these companies approached PGC to resolve a design issue on their new MIST device, to prepare for a successful—and timely—product launch. CHALLENGE As the scheduled launch date loomed, our customer was dealing with a serious cracking issue on the plastic enclosure of their MIST device. When the four screws connecting the base and cover were tightened, the base would crack along the plastic seams. The problem seemed to lie with the form-in-place silicone gasket used to seal the cover and base. It didn’t have enough fl

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