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2009
- (Extrusion) Silicone Catches Up with Counterparts, Pradnya Parulekar (MDDI, Mar 2009, p. 36).
- (Cover Story: Metals) Managing Price Volatility of Precious Metals, Stuart Belstrom (MDDI, Jan 2009, p. 48).
2008
- (Cover Story: Molding) The Selection of Device Materials, Michael Hansen (MDDI, Feb 2008, p. 48).
2007
- (Materials) Material Selection for Medical Devices, Glenda Eilo (MDDI, Sep 2007, p. 76). Keywords: Material Selection.
- (Cover Story: Plastics) Trends in Device Design: Implications for Materials Selection, Clare Frissora (MDDI, May 2007, p. 80). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Material Processing) Laser Basics: Interactions with Materials, Girish Kelkar (MDDI, Mar 2007, p. 104).
- (Materials) CFR PEEK Composite for Surgical Applications, Stuart Green (MDDI, Jan 2007, p. 112).
- (Cover Story: Materials) Using Acrylic to Lower Costs and Make Smaller Devices, Peter Colburn and Holger Tinz (MDDI, Jan 2007, p. 84).
2002
- Polyurethane Thin-Film Welding for Medical Device Applications, Tilak Shah (MDDI, Sep 2002, p. 62). Keyword: Design.
- Light-Cure Cyanoacrylates: An Adhesive Option for Medical Device Assembly, Christine Salerni (MDDI, Jun 2002, p. 62). Keywords: New Technologies.
2001
- (MPB) Medical Materials News (MDDI, Sep 2001, p. 108). Keyword: Industry.
- MPB Bulletin Board (MDDI, Aug 2001, p. 58).
- (MPB) New Coatings and Processes Add Value to Medical Devices, William Leventon (MDDI, Aug 2001, p. 48).
- Bulletin Board (MDDI, Jul 2001, p. 74).
- (MPB) Radiolucent Structural Materials for Medical Applications, Barry Chadwick (MDDI, Jun 2001, p. 40).
- The Adhesive Bonding of Medical Devices, Mehdi Tavakoli (MDDI, Jun 2001, p. 58).
- (MPB) A Comparison of Plasticizers for Use in Flexible Vinyl Medical Products, Richard Adams (MDDI, Apr 2001, p. 54).
- Dip Molding of Polyurethane and Silicone for Latex-Free, Nonallergenic Products, Tilak Shah (MDDI, Apr 2001, p. 75).
- (MPB) Strategies for Evaluating and Validating Supplier Formulation and Process Changes, Dale Steiner (MDDI, Feb 2001, p. 62).
- (MPB) A New Family of HF-Weldable Polyolefin Films, Robert Kelch (MDDI, Jan 2001, p. 82). Keywords: Polyolefin, Films.
- (Biomaterials) Developments in Medical Polymer for Biomaterials Applications, Jon Katz (MDDI, Jan 2001, p. 122). Keyword: Polymers.
2000
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Selecting the Right Materials for Medical Seals, Chadwick Toto (MDDI, Dec 2000, p. 36).
- (Molding) Metal Injection Molding: Enhanced Processes Offer High-Precision Results, Karl F. Hens (MDDI, Nov 2000, p. 83). Keywords: Metal Injection Molding.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Using Adhesives Effectively in Medical Devices, George W. Ritter (MDDI, Nov 2000, p. 52). Keyword: Adhesives.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Customizing Filtration and Separation Materials, Thomas S. Phillips (MDDI, Oct 2000, p. 68).
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Selecting Engineering Adhesives for Medical Device Assembly, Christine Salerni (MDDI, Jun 2000, p. 90). Keyword: Adhesives.
- (Medical Plastics) Thermoplastic Silicone-Urethane Copolymers: A New Class of Biomedical Elastomers, Robert Ward (MDDI, Apr 2000, p. 68). Keywords: Copolymers, Elastomers.
- Building a Better Biomaterial, Jon Katz (MDDI, Apr 2000, p. 19). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Surface Modification Using Low-Pressure Plasma Technology, Johan Palmers (MDDI, Jan 2000, p. 96). Keywords: Surface Modification.
- (Help Desk) Natural Rubber Substitutes, Len Czuba (MDDI, Jan 2000, p. 76). Keywords: Rubber Substitutes.
- (Help Desk) ISO 9000 Revision; Natural Rubber Substitutes, Susan Jacobs (MDDI, Jan 2000, p. 76). Keywords: Rubber Substitutes.
1999
- (MPB) Silicone Rubber for Medical Device Applications, Charles Heide (MDDI, Nov 1999, p. 38). Keyword: Silicone.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Pulsed UV Curing for Medical Devices, Louis Panico (MDDI, Oct 1999, p. 76). Keyword: Adhesives.
- (Materials Handling) Handling Biologically Contaminated Product, John Lincoln (MDDI, Sep 1999, p. 106). Keyword: Handling.
- (Medical Plastics and Biomaterials) Advances in Cyanoacrylate Technology for Device Assembly, Patrick Courtney (MDDI, Sep 1999, p. 62). Keyword: Cyanoacrylates.
- Cyanoacrylate Technology Takes Hold in Device Assembly, Gregg Nighswonger (MDDI, Sep 1999, p. 14). Keyword: Adhesives.
- (MPB) Understanding Wear and Friction in Medical-Grade Stainless Steels, John Jarrell (MDDI, Aug 1999, p. 50). Keyword: Stainless-steel.
- (Adhesives) Hydrocolloid PSAs: New Formulation Strategies, Roger Lipman (MDDI, Jun 1999, p. 132). Keyword: Adhesives.
- (MPB) The Dow Corning Siloxane Research Program: An Overview and Update, Robert Meeks (MDDI, May 1999, p. 112). Keyword: Siloxane.
- Opportunities for PVC Replacement in Medical Solution Containers, Len Czuba (MDDI, Apr 1999, p. 80). Keywords: Medical Plastics.
- Developments in Biocompatible Glass Compositions, David Greenspan (MDDI, Mar 1999, p. 150). Keyword: Glass.
- Residual Stress Testing for Transparent Polymers, Alex Redner (MDDI, Mar 1999, p. 108). Keyword: Testing.
- Hyaluronan-Modified Surfaces for Medical Devices, Djoerd Hoekstra (MDDI, Feb 1999, p. 48). Keyword: Surfaces.
- (ISO 10993) A Practical Guide to ISO 10993-3: Carcinogenicity, Paul Upman (MDDI, Jan 1999, p. 186). Keyword: Biocompatability.
- (Medical Plastics & Biomaterials) Conductive Plastics for Medical Applications, Larry Rupprecht (MDDI, Jan 1999, p. 96). Keyword: Plastics.
1998
- A Practical Guide to ISO 10993-12: Sample Preparation and Reference Materials, Timothy Jansen (MDDI, Dec 1998, p. 61). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- A Practical Guide to ISO 10993-4: Hemocompatibility, J. Matthew Buchanan (MDDI, Nov 1998, p. 79). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (ISO 10993) A Practical Guide to ISO 10993-3: Genotoxicity, Gina Johnson (MDDI, Oct 1998, p. 93). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- A Practical Guide to ISO 10993: Part 1--Introduction to the Standards, Richard Wallin (MDDI, Jan 1998, p. 121). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Characterizing Silicone Elastomers for Pump Tubing Applications, Judith F. Baity (MDDI, Jan 1998, p. 103). Keyword: Silicone.
- (Help Desk) Biocompatibility Guidelines, Using EtO with Parylene (MDDI, Jan 1998, p. 82). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (News) Researchers Hunt for Biomedical "Superglues" (MDDI, Jan 1998, p. 36). Keyword: Adhesives.
1997
- (News) Biomaterials Shortage May Soon Affect Device Availability (MDDI, Jun 1997, p. 21). Keywords: Biomaterials Shortage.
- (Medical Plastics) Coating and Surface Treatment Technologies, Jon Katz (MDDI, Apr 1997, p. 71). Keywords: Surface Treatment.
- (Medical Plastics) Polymeric Biomaterials, Sherrie Steward (MDDI, Apr 1997, p. 70). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- (Medical Plastics) New Resins, Leslie Laine (MDDI, Apr 1997, p. 68). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Medical Plastics) Rapid Prototyping, Leslie Laine (MDDI, Apr 1997, p. 67). Keywords: Rapid Prototyping Resins.
- (Medical Plastics) Plastics Processing Equipment, Daphne Allen (MDDI, Apr 1997, p. 66). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Help Desk) Biocompatibility Testing Is Needed Despite Material Supplier Claims, Paul J. Sordellini (MDDI, Feb 1997, p. 131). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Hemocompatibility: Not All Devices Are Created Equal, Sharon Northup (MDDI, Jan 1997, p. 145). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
1996
- Improving Biocompatibility Standards for the Global Market, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Dec 1996, p. 36). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (News) Consortium Promises Improved Wear Testing for Biomaterials (MDDI, Dec 1996, p. 12). Keyword: Testing.
- (Interview) Exploring the Long-Term Effects of Implants, Lijian Yu (MDDI, Nov 1996, p. 36). Keyword: Research.
- Managing Positive Biocompatibility Test Results, Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, Oct 1996, p. 148). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Selecting Materials for Medical Products: From PVC to Metallocene Polyolefins, Sherwin Shang (MDDI, Oct 1996, p. 132). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Interview) Working toward Harmonization--One Standard at a Time, Wolfgang Muller-Lierheim (MDDI, Oct 1996, p. 42). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Advances in OD/ID Systems Benefit Medical Tubing Extrusion, Scott H. Taylor (MDDI, Sep 1996, p. 102). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Interview) Biomaterials Research in the 1990s, Jack Lemons (MDDI, Sep 1996, p. 44). Keyword: Research.
- Manufacturer Use of ODE's Blue Book Memorandum on Biocompatibility Testing, Brenda Seidman (MDDI, Jun 1996, p. 58). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Reaction Injection Molding, Fred T. Wickis (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 60). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Rotational Molding, Mike Greer (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 60). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Pressure Forming, Al Scovill (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 56). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Liquid Resin Casting, James E. Snyder (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 54). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Insert Molding, Jim Vance (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 52). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Extrusion, Paul Hendess (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 50). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Fabrication Technologies) Injection Molding, Thomas L. Miller (MDDI, Apr 1996, p. 50). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guest Editorial) The National Implant/Explant Database Debate: Creating One that Works, John H. Fielder (MDDI, Jan 1996, p. 40). Keyword: Implantable.
1995
- In Vitro Mutagenicity Tests in the Preclinical Biocompatibility Evaluation of Medical Devices, Naseem Kabir (MDDI, Sep 1995, p. 124). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (News) FDA Releases Disk Preview of Biomaterials Compendium (MDDI, Jun 1995, p. 10). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- Selecting Contract Laboratories for Biocompatibility Testing, Brenda Seidman (MDDI, May 1995, p. 206). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Explanting Information: Database Proposals Pose Eilemma for Implantable Device Community, Greg Freiherr (MDDI, May 1995, p. 92). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Liquid Crystal Polymers, Barbara Canale (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 58). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Polyetheretherketone, Richard Leibfried (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 58). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Polyetherimide, Lorene Erb Baccaro (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 54). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Polyphenylene Sulfide, Steven R. Maki (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 52). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Polyether Sulfone, John Lawrence (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 50). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Sulfone Polymers, Ralph Lavi (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 48). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Polyacetals, Jeff Vance (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 46). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Polyphenylene Oxide Blends, David Aycock (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 44). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Engineering Polyesters, Melanie Vance (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 43). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Engineering Thermoplastics) Introduction, Karl J. Hemmerich (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 39). Keyword: Plastics.
- Biomaterials and the Future of Medical Devices, James S. Benson (MDDI, Apr 1995, p. 32). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- Medical Device Biocompatibility Considerations: Testing of Finished Devices, Brenda Seidman (MDDI, Mar 1995, p. 78). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Medical Device Biocompatibility Considerations: Toxicology and Candidate Material Screening, Brenda Seidman (MDDI, Jan 1995, p. 194). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (Interview) Causes and Effects of the Biomaterials Shortage, Eleanor Gackstatter (MDDI, Jan 1995, p. 58). Keyword: Biomaterials.
1994
- (News) UV Curing Lights the Way in Medical Device Adhesives (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 10). Keyword: Adhesives.
- Standard Operating Procedures and Biological Safety Testing, Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, May 1994, p. 238). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (News) FDA Panel Calls for Better Materials Characterization (MDDI, May 1994, p. 14). Keyword: Characterization.
- Directory to Medical Materials (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 108). Keyword: Selection.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Cellulosics, Kurt C. Schuering (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 78). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Styrene Acrylonitrile, Nancy Hermanson (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 76). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Nylons, Terry G. Breeding (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 74). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Polyurethanes, Curtis P. Smith (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 68). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Acrylics, Lolly M. Marchant (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 66). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) ABS Resins, Jeffrey D. Lenger (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 62). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Polycarbonates, Charles Lundy (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 60). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Thermoplastic Elastomers, Lynell F. Cale (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 56). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Thermoplastic Polyesters, Brian L. Dowler (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 54). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Polypropylenes, Robert C. Portnoy (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 52). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Styrenic Resins, Thomas L. Miller (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 46). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Polyethylenes, Brian J. Pellon (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 42). Keyword: Plastics.
- (Guide to Medical Plastics) Polyvinyl Chloride, Robert A. Charton (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 42). Keyword: Plastics.
- Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Medical Implants, Floyd G. Larson (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 34). Keyword: Ceramics.
- (News) Dow Corning Forms Medical Fabricator Network (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 10). Keyword: Suppliers.
- A New Focus on Materials, John Bethune (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 8). Keyword: Selection.
- Biocompatibility Management: A Quality System for Biological Safety, Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, Mar 1994, p. 92). Keyword: Testing.
- Opportunities for Advanced Adhesives in the Medical Device Industry, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 194). Keyword: Adhesives.
- ISO 10993: A World Standard for Assessing Material Biocompatibility?, Wava Truscott (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 176). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- (News) Smart Gels Bring 'Wetware' to Medical Devices (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 28). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- (News) Advanced Polymers Support Innovations in Health Care (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 24). Keyword: Plastics.
- (News) New Polyolefins Headed for Device Markets? (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 16). Keyword: Plastics.
1993
- Resistance Welding: Quality Assurance Issues for Medical Product Manufacturing, David Steinmeier (MDDI, Sep 1993, p. 74). Keyword: Metals.
- In Vitro Testing of Plastic Raw Materials, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, May 1993, p. 126). Keyword: Testing.
- Surface Modification Technology for Medical Devices, John Barry (MDDI, May 1993, p. 118). Keywords: Surface Treatment.
1992
- News: Need for silicone gel studies intensifies, MD&DI (MDDI, Aug 1992, p. 19). Keywords: Silicones, Biocompatibility.
- News: Materials Heads the Future of Bioengineering, MD&DI (MDDI, Jul 1992, p. 27). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- Using conductive plastics in electromedical applications, Mal V. Murthy (MDDI, Jun 1992, p. 114). Keywords: Plastics, Electronic Devices, Conductive.
- News: Toxicity data base urged (MDDI, Apr 1992, p. 16). Keywords: Biomaterials, Toxicity, Materials Toxicity.
1991
- How to sample materials for biocompatibility testing, Richard F. Wallin (MDDI, Jun 1991, p. 76). Keywords: Biomaterials, Methods, Biocompatibility.
- Glass-coated film for medical packaging, Sterling Anthony, Jr. (MDDI, May 1991, p. 94). Keywords: Coated Films, High-Barrier, Barrier Properties.
- Chemist's view of biocompatibility (A), Nancy J. Stark (MDDI, May 1991, p. 86). Keywords: Biocompatibility, Testing.
- Surface characterization of polymer-based biomaterials, Larry Salvati, Jr. (MDDI, Apr 1991, p. 96). Keywords: Surface Characterization, Biomaterials.
- Achieving better molded components: industry roundtable (MDDI, Apr 1991, p. 38). Keywords: Plastics, Injection Molding, Plastic Molds.
- Plasticizers: under scrutiny again, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Mar 1991, p. 88). Keywords: Design, Plastics, Biocompatibility.
- Looking for information?, Elaine Duncan (MDDI, Jan 1991, p. 140). Keywords: Biomaterials, Material Selection.
1990
- Performance testing, Elaine Duncan (MDDI, Nov 1990, p. 62). Keywords: Biomaterials, Testing.
- Seeking biocompatibility, Elaine Duncan (MDDI, Sep 1990, p. 68). Keyword: Biocompatibility.
- Biostability, stability, and controlled instability, Elaine Duncan (MDDI, May 1990, p. 88). Keywords: Biomaterials, Selection.
- Pitfalls in processing biomaterials, Elaine Duncan (MDDI, Mar 1990, p. 94). Keywords: Biomaterials, Selection.
- Report of the Committee to Survey the Needs of and Opportunities for the Biomaterials Industry, S.A. Barenberg (MDDI, Mar 1990, p. 81). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- What is a biomaterial?, Elaine Duncan (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 138). Keyword: Biomaterials.
- Shelf-life prediction for radiation-sterilized plastic devices, John Donahue (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 124). Keywords: Shelf Life, Plastics.
1989
- Radiation resistance: is industry demanding too much?, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Oct 1989, p. 74). Keywords: Sterilization, Radiation, Sterilizability.
- Market Report: Intravascular devices, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Mar 1989, p. 83). Keyword: Biomaterials.
1988
- Designing with amorphous thermoplastics, Benjamin C. Bonifant (MDDI, Dec 1988, p. 24). Keyword: Plastics.
- Developments in biomedical tubing, John Boal (MDDI, Jul 1988, p. 48). Keywords: Tubing, Biomedical Tubing.
1987
- Searching for a drip chamber cartridge material, Gary Heath (MDDI, Nov 1987, p. 38). Keywords: Plastics, Sterilizability, Selection.
- Fabricating medical components from wire, Terry L. Bartel (MDDI, Sep 1987, p. 66). Keywords: Wire Components, Wire.
- Forecast: medical plastics: Innovation vs. cost containment: will quality suffer?, David Haut (MDDI, Apr 1987, p. 78). Keyword: Plastics.
- Worker precautions for handling UV-curable acrylic compounds, Bert E. Bjorkner (MDDI, Apr 1987, p. 28). Keywords: Hazardous, Polymers, Biocompatibility.
- Characterization and testing of biomaterials and medical devices, Barry V. Ashar (MDDI, Jan 1987, p. 56). Keywords: Biomaterials, Testing.
- Collagen: its place in the medical device industry, James M. Pachence (MDDI, Jan 1987, p. 48). Keywords: Biomaterials, Collagen.
1986
- Sterilizability of polycarbonate and polyphthalate carbonate (The), Renee Miller-Mizia (MDDI, Nov 1986, p. 34). Keywords: Plastics, Sterilizability.
- Influence of dispersion concentration on microbiological barrier performance of porous packaging materials (The), Colin S. Sinclair (MDDI, Aug 1986, p. 34). Keywords: Materials, Barrier Properties, Testing.
- Biological and mechanical testing of IOL materials, Rae E. Drazin (MDDI, Jul 1986, p. 36). Keywords: Implantable, Intraocular Lens, Testing.
- Metal/ceramic implants, Harry Shimizu (MDDI, Jul 1986, p. 30). Keywords: Implantable, Biocompatibility.
- Plastics revolution in orthopedics (The), Roy D. Crowninshield (MDDI, Jul 1986, p. 10). Keywords: Implantable, Biocompatibility.
- Designing high-barrier plastics, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Jun 1986, p. 26). Keywords: Plastics, High-Barrier.
- Package integrity methodology for testing the biobarrier properties of porous packaging, part II: FDA exposure-chamber method, Ana M. Placencia (MDDI, May 1986, p. 46). Keywords: Package Integrity, Barrier Properties, Testing.
- Package integrity methodology for testing the biobarrier properties of porous packaging, part I: membrane agar plate strike-through method, Ana M. Placencia (MDDI, Apr 1986, p. 60). Keywords: Package Integrity, Barrier Properties, Testing.
1985
- Mechanical and thermal strengthening of hypodermic needle tubing, Michael H. Snyderman (MDDI, Nov 1985, p. 56). Keywords: Tubing, Metals.
- Microbiological barrier properties of uncoated and coated spunbonded polyolefin (Tyvek), Alan Tallentire (MDDI, Oct 1985, p. 50). Keywords: Materials, Tyvek, Barrier Properties.
- Medical applications of ceramics, D. Scott Metsger (MDDI, Jul 1985, p. 54). Keywords: Implantable, Biomaterials, Ceramics.
- Polymer procurement and medical safety, Harold M. Leeper (MDDI, Jun 1985, p. 78). Keywords: Polymers, Biocompatibility, Procurement.
- Porous materials for medical devices, Harry Shimizu (MDDI, Feb 1985, p. 58). Keywords: Implantable, Biocompatibility, Biomaterials.
- Composite materials for thermoformed packages, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Feb 1985, p. 23). Keywords: Materials, Composites, FFS.
- Gel permeation chromatography of biomedical plastics, Edward C. Conrad (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 124). Keywords: Plastics, Materials Analysis.
1984
- Recent developments in hydrophilic polymers, Arthur J. Coury (MDDI, Sep 1984, p. 28). Keywords: Polymers, Biomaterials, Surface Treatment.
- Heparinized polymers for improving blood compatibility, Sung Wan Kim (MDDI, Aug 1984, p. 98). Keywords: Thromboresistance, Biocompatibility, Surface Treatment.
- Predicting the shelf-life of packaging materials, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Aug 1984, p. 22). Keywords: Shelf Life, Materials.
- Variations in structure and microbial penetrability of uncoated spunbonded polyolefin (Tyvek), Alan Tallentire (MDDI, Jul 1984, p. 56). Keywords: Tyvek, Barrier Properties.
- Polycarbonate resin in medical packaging, Jim Mihalich (MDDI, Jun 1984, p. 28). Keywords: Coextrusion, Plastics.
- Reassessing the USP biological tests for plastics, Kenneth L. Ebbens (MDDI, Jun 1984, p. 10). Keywords: Plastics, Biocompatibility, Testing.
- Permeability of paper webs to air flow: an indicator of structure, Colin S. Sinclair (MDDI, May 1984, p. 64). Keywords: Paper, Barrier Properties.
- Polyurethanes in implantable devices, Michael Szycher (MDDI, May 1984, p. 44). Keywords: Implantable, Polymers, Biocompatibility.
- Ion-beam microtexturing of biomaterials, George J. Picha (MDDI, Apr 1984, p. 38). Keywords: Implants, Biomaterials, Surface Treatment.
1983
- Stabilization of PVC against gamma radiation (The): part II, Michel Foure (MDDI, Dec 1983, p. 32). Keywords: Gamma, Polymers, Sterilizability.
- IPN-modified silicone thermoplastics, Barry C. Arkles (MDDI, Nov 1983, p. 66). Keywords: Silicones, Biomaterials.
- Stabilization of PVC against gamma radiation (The): part I, Michel Foure (MDDI, Nov 1983, p. 56). Keywords: Gamma, Polymers, Sterilizability.
- Polymer characterization assays, D.V. Rosato (MDDI, Nov 1983, p. 24). Keywords: Plastics, Selection, Testing.
- Three-step method for fast identification of plastics (A), Simon W. Burrow (MDDI, Oct 1983, p. 70). Keywords: Plastics, Materials Analysis.
- Polymeric surgical implant materials, Wilfred Lynch (MDDI, Aug 1983, p. 70). Keywords: Implantable, Polymers.
- Applications for new polymers in dentistry, Robert S. Baratz (MDDI, Jul 1983, p. 48). Keywords: Dental, Polymers.
- Coextrusions in medical device packaging, Sterling Anthony, Jr. (MDDI, Jul 1983, p. 18). Keywords: Coextrusion, FFS.
- Copolyester use in medical packaging, Bob V. Harris (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 72). Keywords: Materials, Plastics, Copolyesters.
- Aluminum foil in device packaging, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 36). Keywords: Aluminum Foil, Materials.
- Microstructural analysis in surgical implant technology, James A. Nelson (MDDI, May 1983, p. 38). Keywords: Implantable, Biomaterials, Materials Analysis.
- Measuring oxygen permeability of contact lens materials, John K. Fitzgerald (MDDI, Feb 1983, p. 52). Keywords: Contact Lens, Permeability.
1982
- Device plastics: a price and performance comparison, Howard C. Luke (MDDI, Feb 1982, p. 46). Keyword: Plastics.
- Thromboresistance in biomaterials, Marian Hyman (MDDI, Feb 1982, p. 36). Keywords: Thromboresistance, Biocompatibility.
1981
- Titanium alloys for biomedical applications, Bruce P. Bannon (MDDI, Nov 1981, p. 54). Keywords: Implantable, Biomaterials, Metals.
- Tyvek: 'wonder' material of sterile packaging, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, May 1981, p. 18). Keywords: Materials, Tyvek.
- New-generation silicones for medical devices, Barry C. Arkles (MDDI, Apr 1981, p. 30). Keywords: Silicones, New Product Development.
1980
- Thermal-analysis instrumentation for lyophilization, Thomas A. Jennings (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 48). Keywords: Instrumentation, Materials Analysis, Lyophilization.
- Surface analysis of materials for medical devices and diagnostic products, Joseph D. Andrade (MDDI, Jun 1980, p. 22). Keywords: Surface Characterization.
- Radiation effects on device and packaging materials, Harold Landfield (MDDI, May 1980, p. 44). Keywords: Plastics, Gamma.
