Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications Plastics Design Library Series
Auteur : Padsalgikar Ajay
Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications enables designers of new cardiovascular medical devices to make decisions about the kind of plastics that can go into the manufacture of their device by explaining the property requirements of various applications in this area, including artificial valves, lead insulation, balloons, vascular grafts, and more.
Part I: Plastics Materials in Medical Devices 1. Introduction to Plastics2. Commodity Plastics in Cardiovascular Applications3. Speciality Plastics in Cardiovascular Applications4. Biological Properties of Plastics
Part II Cardiovascular System: Structure, Assessment, and DiseasesPart III Applications of Plastics in Cardiovascular Devices
- Enables designers to improve device performance and remain compliant with regulations by selecting the best material for each application
- Presents a range of applications, including artificial valves, stents, and vascular grafts
- Explains which materials can be used for each application, and why each is appropriate, thus assisting in the design of better tools and processes
Date de parution : 02-2017
Ouvrage de 196 p.
21.4x27.6 cm
Thèmes de Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications :
Mots-clés :
biocompatibility; carcinogenicity; cardiac artery disease treatment; catheter extrusion; catheters; chain growth; end blockers; heart failure devices; heart valve devices; hemocompatibility; hydrolysis; implantation; intrinsic viscosity; isocynates; molecular weight; polyamide; polyether block amide; polyethylene; polymer solubility; polymerization; polyolefins; polyols; polypropylene; polysiloxanes; polyurethanes; rheology