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Plastics in Medical Devices
Properties, Requirements, and Applications
A fundamental guide to plastics for medical devices that covers materials, properties, regulations, quality, compliance and the latest advances
Vinny R. Sastri (Author)
9780323851268, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 25 November 2021
524 pages, 150 illustrations (40 in full color)
27.6 x 21.5 x 3.1 cm, 1.59 kg
Plastics in Medical Devices: Properties, Requirements, and Applications, Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview on the main types of plastics used in medical device applications. The book focuses on the applications and properties that are most important in medical device design, such as chemical resistance, sterilization capability and biocompatibility. The roles of additives, stabilizers and fillers as well as the synthesis and production of polymers are covered and backed up with a wealth of data tables. The book also covers other key aspects in detail, including regulations, compliance, purchasing controls and supplier controls, and process validation. This updated edition has been thoroughly revised with regard to new plastic materials, applications and requirements. This is a valuable resource for engineers, scientists and managers involved in the design and manufacture of medical devices.
1. Introduction to Plastics in Medical Devices2. Regulations of Medical Devices and Application to Plastic Suppliers3. Materials used in Medical Devices4. Material Requirements for Plastics used in Medical Devices5. Commodity Thermoplastics PVC, POE, PS for Medical Devices6. Engineering Thermoplastics Acrylics, PC, PC, PU, Polyacetals, Polyesters, Polyamides for Medical Devices7. High Temperature Engineering Thermoplastics for Medical Devices8. Other Polymers: Styrenics, Silicones, TPEs, Biopolymers and Thermosets for Medical Devices9. Polymer Additives Used to Enhance Material Properties for Medical Device Applications10. Materials used for Coatings, Adhesives and 3-D Printing in Medical Devices11. Purchasing Controls and Supplier Controls in Plastics for Medical Devices12. Process Validation in Plastics for Medical Devices13. Risk Management and Biocompatibility in Plastics for Medical Devices
Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP], Engineering: general [TBC]
