Download or read book Service Characteristics of Biomedical Materials and Implants written by Andrew W. Batchelor and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Emphasizes the changes to the implanted material and the response by the recipient's body to the biomaterial that occurs during the service life of the material - Provides condensed information on various topics, such as the mechanisms of the failure of implants, the environment and tissue reactions to implants and devices, safety issues and disposal of biomaterials. - More than 25 illustrations explain the mechanisms of the failure of implants, infections and allergies due to devices and implants