Biocompatible materials developments for new medical implants.

Diana Hodgins; J. M. Wasikiewicz; M. F. Grahn; D. Paul; N. Roohpour; P. Vadgama; Angela M. Silmon; Bernard Cousins; Brian Verdon

Biocompatible materials developments for new medical implants.

Diana Hodgins, J. M. Wasikiewicz, M. F. Grahn, D. Paul, N. Roohpour, P. Vadgama, Angela M. Silmon, Bernard Cousins, Brian Verdon

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Abstract

Recent work on modifying silicone rubber to improve water permeability and biocompatibility is described. In addition, modifications to the interface between an active implanted device and the body are reported, which have led to reduced power consumption and improved device performance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	30-35
Number of pages	5
Journal	Medical device technology
Volume	18
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - Oct 2007

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