B. Braun to Share Expertise Through 'Lean Six Sigma for Medical Manufacturing' Seminar at MD&M East

"Improving Medical Device Manufacturing Processes -- Some Case Studies" will be presented by Dave Arnold, senior quality engineer for B. Braun, on Wednesday, June 13, 1 p.m. at MD&M East at the Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, as part of a two-day presentation entitled "Lean Six Sigma for Medical Manufacturing."

Bethlehem, Pa. (PRWEB) June 5, 2007 -- "Improving Medical Device Manufacturing Processes - Some Case Studies" will be presented by Dave Arnold, senior quality engineer for B. Braun (www.bbrauoem.com), on Wednesday, June 13, 1 p.m. at MD&M East at the Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, as part of a two-day presentation entitled "Lean Six Sigma for Medical Manufacturing."

The program will focus on the need for active participation of people from all functions and levels within an organization to promote an atmosphere of continuous improvement. A total Lean Six Sigma approach to medical device manufacturing will be explored using case studies within the Pharmacy Business Unit at B. Braun Medical Inc.

Arnold has nearly three decades of experience in various technical and managerial positions within quality, manufacturing, engineering and R&D. He is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and senior member of American Society for Quality.

For more information and to register for the seminar visit www.devicelink.com.

About B. Braun OEM Division
B. Braun OEM Division designs and manufactures a variety of class II and III medical devices for the pharmaceutical, biotech and surgical markets, including fluid administration systems, components and custom kits. OEM takes customers' designs from the earliest stages through design prototyping, assembly, packaging and sterilization. The B. Braun OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. is based in Bethlehem, Pa.

About B. Braun                                                                                                
Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unmatched store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 30,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility.

Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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