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Biological Interactions: Causes for Risks and Failures of Biomaterials and Devices

M. Jayabalan

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Polymer Division Biomedical Technology Wing Poojappura, Trivandrum-695 012, India

Biomaterials and devices have been used in a variety of applications ranging from disposable extracorporeal devices and soft and hard tissue augmentation, to total artificial internal organs. However, there are risks and failures in each application which are a result of undesirable biological interactions. This article deals with various biological interactions in each category of implants and devices used in medical applications.

Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Vol. 8, No. 1, 64-71 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/088532829300800104
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