Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices & Materials
Biomaterials Science and Engineering Series
1. Edition June 1997
XIV, 232 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
An overview and assessment of medical device materials and test methods. This book highlights the problems surrounding the complexity of the host response and the issues pertaining to it, which in turn restrict the accuracy and reliability of existing test methodology. It reflects the requirements for biocompatability and the approaches which have been developed to evaluate it.
This book presents both an overview and forward assessment of medical device materials and test methods. Highlighting the complex problem of host responses and related issues which may restrict the accuracy and reliability of existing test methodology, the book provides an unbiased appraisal of the requirements for biocompatibility and the approaches that have been developed to evaluate it.
The Role of Material Standardisation and Method Validation in Evaluating Biocompatibility (J. Braybrook).
Biodegradation and Toxicokinetic Studies (D. Gott).
The Surface Analysis of Polymeric Biomaterials (M. Davies, et al.).
Sterilisation Processes and Residuals (V. Dorman-Smith).
Cytotoxicity (M.-F.
Harmand, et al.).
Interactions with Blood (J. Anderson).
Genotoxicity, Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Toxicity (R. Eloy & N. Weill).
Explant Retrieval and Analysis (J. Butany).
Assessment of Biological Safety - Risk Analysis (J. Tinkler).
Index.
