title: Biomaterials and biomedical devices.
abstract: This review discusses the factors important in the incorporation or integration of biomaterials and devices by tissue. Methods for surface modification and surface-sensitive techniques for analysis are cited. In vitro methods to evaluate the biocompatibility or efficacy of certain biomaterials and devices are presented. Present and future directions in neural prostheses, cardiovascular materials, blood or bone substitutes, controlled drug delivery, orthopedic prostheses, dental materials, artificial organs, plasma- and cytapheresis, and dialysis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Biomedical Engineering Curriculum, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Hanker
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Giammara
mesh_terms: D001187:Artificial Organs; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001802:Blood Substitutes; D001842:Bone and Bones; D003764:Dental Materials; D006801:Humans; D009420:Nervous System; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001802:Blood Substitutes; D003764:Dental Materials; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations