The use of silicone as a biomaterial
Lee, G.M.
Medical Device Technology 6(3): 20-25
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 1048-6690 PMID: 10172444 Document Number: 447952
The availability of silicone biomaterials has severely declined. This has been caused by the departure of many suppliers because of product liability concerns and the increase in litigation, particularly in the United States. This article discusses the current and future problems facing the health care industry.
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