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Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices

Illustrated in full color, this is a concise reference work providing up-to-date information on a broad range of polymer applications in medicine, including the design and use of medical devices.

Kayvon Modjarrad (Edited by), Sina Ebnesajjad (Edited by)

9780323228053

Hardback, published 11 December 2013

368 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 2.5 cm, 1.09 kg

While the prevalence of plastics and elastomers in medical devices is now quite well known, there is less information available covering the use of medical devices and the applications of polymers beyond medical devices, such as in hydrogels, biopolymers and silicones beyond enhancement applications, and few books in which these are combined into a single reference.

This book is a comprehensive reference source, bringing together a number of key medical polymer topics in one place for a broad audience of engineers and scientists, especially those currently developing new medical devices or seeking more information about current and future applications. In addition to a broad range of applications, the book also covers clinical outcomes and complications arising from the use of the polymers in the body, giving engineers a vital insight into the real world implications of the devices they’re creating. Regulatory issues are also covered in detail. The book also presents the latest developments on the use of polymers in medicine and development of nano-scale devices.

  1. Introduction and History

  2. Application of Plastics in Medical Devices and Equipment

  3. Polymer Considerations in Medical Device Design

  4. Nanomedical Devices

  5. Biofilms, Biomaterials, and Device Related Infections

  6. Adhesives for Medical and Dental Applications

  7. Review of Research in Cardiovascular Devices

  8. Medical Applications of Silicones

  9. Corporate Considerations on Biomaterials and Medical Devices

  10. Polymeric Biomaterials

  11. Applications of Polyaryletheretherketone in Spinal Implants

  12. Miscellaneous Drugs, materials, medical devices, and techniques

  13. Intubation, Rescue Devices, and Airway Adjuncts

  14. Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine

  15. Aerosol Therapy and Delivery Systems

  16. Biodegradable Polymers

  17. Regulations for Medical Devices and Application to Plastics Suppliers

  18. Introduction to Food Irradiation and Medical Sterilization

  19. Microbubble Imaging and Diagnosis

Appendix - Medical Device Definition and Classification

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]
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