An Introduction to Polymeric Materials for Medical Devices
An Introduction to Polymeric Materials for Medical Devices By Eric R. George, Ph.D., of ERG Polymers LLC This short review serves as an introduction to the utility of polymeric materials employed in healthcare and medical devices (MD). Some terminology and nomenclature used to commonly describe polymers are discussed as well as a process for material selection. Polymer structure and chemistry as related to specific MD application requirements are introduced. Polymers are macromolecules that range from biopolymers (produced from natural sources like proteins and cellulose) to synthetic commodi...
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