Provides revised case histories, protocols, and problem-solving techniques, including lessons learned from products such as the Dalkon shield, silicone breast implants, and latex gloves!

It includes current guidelines on how to select individual materials, components, and appliances for biocompatibility analysis. Offers an expanded road map for establishing research programs and introduces up-to-the-minute charts and data for all aspects of risk assessment. Highlights timely issues concerning toxicity and short- and long-term implant. Studies address blood compatibility and the potential adverse effects of mechanism materials on the immune system and explains and interprets novel test batteries.

With more than 1100 references, tables, and drawings, Safety Evaluation of Medical Devices, second edition serves as an essential how-to guide for biomedical and quality control engineers, toxicologists, pharmacologists, bioprocess technologists, etc.