Design Engineering of Biomaterials for Medical Devices

by Hill, David

• ISBN13: 9780471967088
• ISBN10: 0471967084
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-09-16
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Written by an exceptionally experienced author in the area of medical equipment product design, this text presents a comprehensive overview of such sound principles and state-of-the-art techniques covering a whole host of material types, biocompatability, the design process and future trends within this exciting field. An all-in-one reference text, concise and easy-to-read. Wide audience appeal, from industry professionals to students of design.

Author Biography

David Hill is the author of Design Engineering of Biomaterials for Medical Devices, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(2)
About this Book	ix
PART ONE MATERIALS	1	(230)
1 Materials Available	3	(6)
2 Materials Selection Processes	9	(8)
3 Ferrous Metals	17	(16)
4 Non-ferrous Metals	33	(20)
5 Polymers	53	(40)
6 Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC)	93	(12)
7 Other Materials	105	(18)
8 Adhesives	123	(20)
9 Corrosion and Degradation	143	(14)
10 Biocompatibility	157	(14)
11 Filters and Membranes	171	(14)
12 Fibre Optics	185	(18)
13 Battery Selection	203	(28)
PART TWO DESIGN	231	(178)
14 Training and Education for Design	233	(8)
15 Design Process and Factors	241	(26)
16 Microengineering	267	(24)
17 Prototyping	291	(14)
18 Sterilisation	305	(14)
19 Standards	319	(8)
20 Specifications	327	(4)
21 Packaging	331	(8)
22 Communication in Design	339	(8)
23 Product Liability	347	(22)
24 Patents and Registration	369	(12)
25 Quality Assurance	381	(16)
26 Manufacturing Methods	397	(12)
PART THREE FUTURE TRENDS	409	(22)
27 Future Trends	411	(10)
28 Environmental Issues	421	(10)
PART FOUR INFORMATION	431	(18)
29 Sourcing	433	(16)
Glossary	449	(6)
Index	455