Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Polymers

Many polyimide structures are known. A common substitution involves replacing the -CH2- group with oxygen or another carbonyl. 

A number of polymers are currently seeing biomedical service, and more are under investigation. Several biomedical application areas for polymers include (85)  

Sutures and adhesives, including biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. 

Cardiovascular devices, such as vascular grafts (see Section 12.9.2). 

Ophthalmic devices, including corneas and contact lens. 

---