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About Engineered Medical
Coatings Advancing the Performance of Medical Devices
Advances in medical devices have
greatly improved diagnostic and therapeutic practice in medical
care. But numerous undesirable complications such as bacterial
infections, thombosis, host rejecting and insertion effects result
in patient and tissue trauma and ultimately result in longer
recovery times and higher medical costs.
Advances in coating materials and
application methods are improving device profiles in important
areas such as biocompatibility and biostability, and lowering the
incidence of thrombosis and infection, creating new opportunities
for device developers and for materials and manufacturing service
suppliers.
Medical coatings can significantly
improve the performance and implementation of devices in clinical
practice. Advances in coating materials and application technology
are increasing the types of devices that can meet clinical
targets. Growth in device implants will track shifting patients
demographics as the effects of aging fuel the need for implants
and diagnostics procedures.
(Ref: Report - Medical Coatings :
Markets and Opportunities;
www.greystoneassociates.org)
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