title: Surface analysis of biomedical devices.
abstract: Modern surface analysis methods are highly effective tools in the development and manufacture of biomedical devices. Improvements in the performance of surface analysis techniques and sample handling are shown to have extended their value throughout device development. The application of these techniques and key improvements in their capabilities are discussed in the light of possible future regulatory requirements, which could include auditing of the surface chemistry of devices during manufacture, packaging, and storage.
authors.affiliation: CSMA Ltd., Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: West
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Swift
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013052:Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission; D013499:Surface Properties