Incorporating microporous membrane into medical devices.
A range of factors needs to be considered when choosing a microporous membrane for a medical device application. In addition to the composition and performance characteristics of the membrane, engineers should also evaluate potential suppliers for their quality systems, support capabilities, general financial strength and commitment to manufacturing the product. This article provides a checklist of considerations.
Martin
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Millipore Corp., Life Sciences Division, OEM Products, Danvers, Massachusetts 01921, USA. marshall_martin@millipore.com
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D008420:Manufactured Materials / Q000032:analysis; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D014462:Ultrafiltration / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial