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Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications

A volume in Plastics Design Library

Book2017

Author:

Ajay D. Padsalgikar

Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications

A volume in Plastics Design Library

Book2017

 

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Author:

Ajay D. Padsalgikar

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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 th ... read full description

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    Pages 177-181

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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.

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.

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  • 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
  • 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

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ISBN

978-0-323-35885-9

Language

English

Published

2017

Copyright

Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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William Andrew

Authors

Ajay D. Padsalgikar

Senior Principal Scientist, Abbott
Rogers, MN, United States