Plastics in Medical Devices: Properties, Requirements, and Applications (Hardcover, 3)

1. Introduction to Plastics in Medical Devices 2. Regulations of Medical Devices and Application to Plastic Suppliers 3. Materials used in Medical Devices 4. Material Requirements for Plastics used in Medical Devices 5. Commodity Thermoplastics PVC, POE, PS for Medical Devices 6. Engineering Thermoplastics Acrylics, PC, PC, PU, Polyacetals, Polyesters, Polyamides for Medical Devices 7. High Temperature Engineering Thermoplastics for Medical Devices 8. Other Polymers: Styrenics, Silicones, TPEs, Biopolymers and Thermosets for Medical Devices 9. Polymer Additives Used to Enhance Material Properties for Medical Device Applications 10. Materials used for Coatings, Adhesives and 3-D Printing in Medical Devices 11. Purchasing Controls and Supplier Controls in Plastics for Medical Devices 12. Process Validation in Plastics for Medical Devices 13. Risk Management and Biocompatibility in Plastics for Medical Devices