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Use of plastics implants is soaring

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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