Material selection
Hill, D.
Medical Device Technology 6(1): 14-8 20-1
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 1048-6690 PMID: 10155370 Document Number: 447537
Correct and well-informed material selection is crucial to the manufacture of safe and successful medical devices. However, the vast array of materials and processing methods and the innovation going on in this area can make the task difficult. This article offers advice on the best approach to material selection and sourcing information on new developments.
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