Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications
Published on 1. February 2017
196 pages
978-0-323-37122-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
- 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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Ajay Padsalgikar
Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications
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02/2017
William Andrew Publishing
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Ajay has a Ph.D. in polymer science from Clemson University, SC. He has spent the last 25 years working in the field of plastics and polyurethanes, 20 of which have been in the field of medical plastics. He has extensive experience in the application of polymers in the manufacture of medical devices. As a Chief Scientific Officer at AorTech Biomaterials, Ajay worked with various medical device manufacturers within different areas of the medical space getting a first-hand feel of the devices and the important properties of polyurethanes necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the application. Ajay then worked as a Senior Principal Scientist at Abbott, one of world's leading companies in the manufacture of cardiovascular devices. Currently Ajay serves as a Senior Principal Scientist at DSM within its Biomedical wing. DSM Biomedical is a leading supplier of biomaterials to all the major medical device manufacturers.
Content
Part I: Plastics Materials in Medical Devices 1. Introduction to Plastics2. Commodity Plastics in Cardiovascular Applications3. Speciality Plastics in Cardiovascular Applications4. Biological Properties of Plastics
Part II Cardiovascular System: Structure, Assessment, and DiseasesPart III Applications of Plastics in Cardiovascular Devices
