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Article: Materials report 2008: with device designers constantly seeking the next unique material that will help make their latest device a reality, it is important to stay abreast of what the material suppliers are developing. This article reviews a number of material technologies that are generating interest and will soon be making waves in medical device design.(Cover story)
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- Medical Design Technology
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- January 1, 2008
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Today, material innovation comes from both new materials and also unique material combinations. This is truly a time where materials are seeing changes coming from all directions.
Reinventing the Basics
Invibio LTD, developer of PEEK-OPTIMA polymer, widely used for nearly a decade by the implantable medical device industry worldwide has recently introduced two new PEEK-OPTIMA-based compounds, carbon fiber-reinforced (CFR) and image contrast. Both of these are certified for human implantation and blood, bone, or tissue contact of more than 30 days.
Michael Callahan, president, Invibio Biomaterial Solutions says, ...