1.   Arrow International, a maker of disposable medical products, said fiscal third-quarter sales are likely to increase less than expected because of slowing international orders.

2.   A prime example is the Dixie disposable products line that came with the Fort James acquisition.

3.   A subsidiary, Contour Medical Inc., makes orthopedic products and distributes disposable medical products used in nursing homes, clinics and retirement centers.

4.   But there apparently is a pretty fair market for disposable products, too.

5.   Davstar Industries Ltd., Costa Mesa, Calif., a designer and manufacturer of disposable medical products, named Michael A. Piraino executive vice president of finance and operations.

6.   DAVSTAR INDUSTRIES LTD. Costa Mesa, Calif., a manufacturer of disposable medical products, named Charles A. Laverty president and chief executive.

7.   In addition to fire and safety systems, Tyco also makes disposable medical products and electrical and electronic components.

8.   It is not rechargeable and is designed to be used with disposable products with modest current requirements for powering things like an LCD or a small microprocessor.

9.   SciMed designs and makes disposable medical products, including catheters and coronary angioplasty devices, for the treatment of cardiovascular and vascular diseases.

10.   The maker of disposable surgical products, food and beverage packaging and printing inks blamed the earnings shortfall on higher raw material costs and inventory cuts by customers.