Medical Plastics and Biomaterials
July/August 1998
Selected Contents
MATERIALS:
Syndiotactic Polystyrene: A New Polymer for High-Performance Medical Applications
by Nancy J. Hermanson and Tom E. Wessel
A polystyrene with highly ordered molecular structure offers potential for use in a variety of medical devices.
ACCELERATED AGING:
General Aging Theory and Simplified Protocol for Accelerated Aging of Medical Devices
by Karl J. Hemmerich
Practical accelerated-aging techniques help predict product safety and performance while decreasing time to market.
POLYMERS:
Vinyl Usage in Medical Plastics: New Technologies
by Robert S. Brookman
Recent developments include new PVC resins and innovative processing techniques.
TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES:
Material Considerations for Flexible Joint Design
by Karen L. Winkler and Thomas W. Huitema
Careful experimentation and analysis is required when selecting a polymer material for a critical device component.
TECHNICAL PAPER SERIES:
Simulation and Modeling for Medical Plastics Design
by Elizabeth A. Colbourn
Computer-based techniques can complement laboratory procedures in designing new materials.
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