title: The use of silicone as a biomaterial.
abstract: The availability of silicone biomaterials has severely declined. This has been caused by the departure of many suppliers because of product liability concerns and the increase in litigation, particularly in the United States. This article discusses the current and future problems facing the health care industry.
authors.affiliation: NuSil Technology Europe, Anglet, France.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D004869:Equipment Safety; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012106:Research; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D014481:United States