ASM International, the materials information society, launched Materials & Processes for Medical Devices in 2003 to fill the knowledge gap between designers medical devices and materials engineers. The database has now reached a significant milestone, providing a total of 22,000 datasheets and literature references for 10,661 cardiovascular and orthopedic devices, 380 materials and 945 specific material grades.
The association added a new extension to the Cardiovascular Module, which includes information for all FDA classifications of catheters and other related interventional devices.
Characterization, numerical information and links to specific devices have also been completed for 16 materials in the Orthopaedic Module, with bioresponse information added for Polylactic Acid/Hydroxyapatite (HAPLA). In addition, 80 new producers have been added with links to specific devices.
Comprehensive reviews of the literature concerning biocompatibility of candidate materials and coatings are peer-reviewed by 75 industry experts. The database continues to expand into materials for neurological and dental applications, as well as additional content for cardiovascular and orthopaedic applications.
