Design Engineering of Biomaterials for Medical Devices

From Our Editors

The design of medical devices and related products is a crucial factor in their safe and effective utility. This book addresses the increasing emphasis on well designed and developed products. It reviews basic design principles and examines what the customer needs, the characteristics of materials that might meet those needs and the mathematical calculations for assessing the stresses that may be placed on the product.

Concentrates on the design and development of medical devices.
-- Explores future trends in the field.

From the Publisher

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.

From the Jacket

Cutting through unnecessary technical data, this invaluable book presents comprehensive facts and figures relating to the many materials available for use in medical devices. Chapters in Part One address types of materials and also discuss biocompatibility, as well as batteries and fibre optics, while Part Two concentrates on design and manufacturing methods, including information on prototyping, sterilisation, standards and quality control. The penultimate part of the book speculates on future …Cutting through unnecessary technical data, this invaluable book presents comprehensive facts and figures relating to the many materials available for use in medical devices. Chapters in Part One address types of materials and also discuss biocompatibility, as well as batteries and fibre optics, while Part Two concentrates on design and manufacturing methods, including information on prototyping, sterilization, standards and quality control. The penultimate part of the book speculates on future development trends in medical device engineering and considers the impact on the environment of medical device manufacture and disposal. Information on sourcing is provided in the final part. Design Engineering of Biomaterials for Medical Devices discusses the fundamentals and applied nature of:

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Polymers and PVC
Non metallic/non-polymer materials
Adhesives
Filters and membranes
Micro-engineering
Design specifications
Liability
Patenting
Packaging

Drawing on the authors many years of practical experience in biomaterials engineering, this book is the ultimate reference work for all those involved with medical product design.

About the Author

David Hill lives in Los Angeles & Mississippi. "Sacred Dust" won the Commonwealth Club of California First Work of Fiction award.