Thermoplastic polymers in biomedical applications structures, properties and processing

Nine potential biomedical applications areas have been identified (Jones and Denning, 1988) [Pg.270]

Bioactive membranes e.g., controlled release delivery systems and artificial cells [Pg.270]

Handbook of Biomaterial Properties. Edited by J. Black and G. Hastings. Published in 1998 by Chapman Hall, London. ISBN 0 412 60330 6. [Pg.270]

Disposable equipment e.g., blood bags and disposable syringes [Pg.271]

Sutures and adhesives including biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials [Pg.271]

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