Friday, May 24th, 2013 | Permalink
3D bioprinting recently made a dramatic move from the world of science fiction and researcher’s fantasy to the real world of saving a baby’s life at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). Tagging Options Domain: All Sites Keywords: 3D printing biomaterial read more
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3D-printed plastic splint saves baby’s life
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 | Permalink
Researchers in China and Wisconsin have collaborated on research showing that a compound of commonly used medical plastics can be injection molded into shape memory polymers. The new blends have the advantage of better shaping ability. Tagging Options Domain: All Sites Keywords: shape memory polymers NatureWorks bioplastic read more
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PLA/TPU blends studied as shape memory polymers
Monday, May 20th, 2013 | Permalink
Evidence continues to mount showing soaring use of plastics in medical implants, led by polyetheretherketone (PEEK). As of February 2013, the number of implantable medical devices manufactured from PEEK-OPTIMA and cleared for market in the US reached 500, with more than 80 approved for market in China, it was announced by Craig Valentine, director of regulatory affairs for Invibio. Tagging Options Domain: All Sites read more
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Use of plastics implants is soaring
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 | Permalink
A new “smart catheter” senses the start of an infection and automatically releases an anti-bacterial substance. It is being tested at the University of Michigan in an effort to stop catheter-related blood and urinary tract infections. Dipankar Koley , the principal researcher on the project, said the technology can be applied to catheters inserted into blood vessels and the urinary tract. Tagging Options Domain: All Sites Keywords: medical plastics catheters HAI read more
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Smart catheter detects, kills infections
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 | Permalink
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