No book has been published that gives a detailed description of all the types of plastic materials used in medical devices, the unique requirements that the materials need to comply with and the ways standard plastics can be modified to meet such needs. This book will start with an introduction to medical devices, their classification and some of the regulations (both US and global) that affect their design, production and sale. A couple of chapters will focus on all the requirements that plastics need to meet for medical device applications. The subsequent chapters describe the various types of plastic materials, their properties profiles, the advantages and disadvantages for medical device applications, the techniques by which their properties can be enhanced, and real-world examples of their use. Comparative tables will allow readers to find the right classes of materials suitable for their applications or new product development needs.

1. Introduction 2. FDA and ISO Regulations 3. Materials Used in Medical Devices 4. Requirements for Plastics Used in Medical Devices 5. Properties of Plastics in Selected Applications and Medical Device Segments 6. Polymer Additives Used to Enhance Material Properties for Medical Device Applications 7. Commodity Thermoplastics 8. Engineering Thermoplastics 9. High Temperature Thermoplastics 10. Thermosets 11. Elastomers 12. Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Plastics 13. Transparent Plastics 14. Comparison Tables 15. Economics and Future Trends