Plastics in Medical Devices, 2nd Edition

Plastics in Medical Devices, 2nd Edition

Author: V Sastri
ISBN 9781455732012 

Pages: 336
$220.00
Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of uses of polymers for medical devices.

• Unique coverage of medical device regulatory aspects, supplier control, and process validation.

• An invaluable guide for engineers, scientists, and managers involved in the development and marketing of medical devices and materials for use in medical devices.

 

Description

Plastics in Medical Devices is a comprehensive overview of the main types of plastics used in medical device applications. It 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.

Since the first edition, the rate of advancement of materials technology has been constantly increasing. In the new edition, Dr. Sastri not only provides a thorough update of the first edition chapters with new information regarding new plastic materials, applications, and new requirements, but also adds two chapters - one on the market and regulatory aspects and supplier controls, and one on process validation. Both chapters meet an urgent need in the industry and make the book an all-encompassing reference not found anywhere else.

Readership

Engineers, scientists, and managers involved in the design and manufacture of medical devices.

Engineers and scientists involved in the tech support for and development and marketing of materials for use in medical device manufacture.

Other professionals involved in the medical device industry, the clinical use of medical devices, and related regulatory and compliance issues.

The medical device supply chain, where Process Validation and Supplier Controls are a requirement.
Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of uses of polymers for medical devices.
• Unique coverage of medical device regulatory aspects, supplier control, and process validation.
• An invaluable guide for engineers, scientists, and managers involved in the development and marketing of medical devices and materials for use in medical devices.

Description

Plastics in Medical Devices is a comprehensive overview of the main types of plastics used in medical device applications. It 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.
Since the first edition, the rate of advancement of materials technology has been constantly increasing. In the new edition, Dr. Sastri not only provides a thorough update of the first edition chapters with new information regarding new plastic materials, applications, and new requirements, but also adds two chapters - one on the market and regulatory aspects and supplier controls, and one on process validation. Both chapters meet an urgent need in the industry and make the book an all-encompassing reference not found anywhere else.
Readership

Engineers, scientists, and managers involved in the design and manufacture of medical devices.
Engineers and scientists involved in the tech support for and development and marketing of materials for use in medical device manufacture.
Other professionals involved in the medical device industry, the clinical use of medical devices, and related regulatory and compliance issues.
The medical device supply chain, where Process Validation and Supplier Controls are a requirement.