Advances in Biomaterials for Medical Device Applications

Advances in Biomaterials for Medical Device Applications published by Technical Insights, Inc. in December, 2006. This report consists of 90 Pages and the price starts from US $ 6000.

Introduction

Abstract

This research service profiles important emerging developments and trends related to biomaterials.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope of the Research
  • Research Methodology
• Industry Overview
  • Advances in Biomaterials
  • Analyst' s Insights

2 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS

• Introduction
  • Categories of Biomaterials
  • Physical and Mechanical Requirements for Medical Device Materials
• Applications & Industry Trends
  • Applications of Biomaterials
  • Industry Trends

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Drivers; Restraints; Challenges
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Restraints
  • Technology Challenges
• Strategic Analysis
  • Impact of Regulations
  • SWOT Analysis for the Use of Biomaterials in Medical Devices
  • Funding & Collaboration

4 DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF BIOMATERIALS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

• Developments in Metal-Based Biomaterials
  • Infection-Resistant Orthopedic Medical Devices--USA
  • Porous Ti Foam Implants for Dental Applications--Canada
  • Porous Sol-Gel-Derived Ti Coatings for Soft Tissue Attachment--Finland
  • ProDisc-L Consisting Metal Endplates Made of Cobalt-Chrome Alloy--Switzerland
  • Porous Ti Biomaterials Influence Bone Growth--Netherlands
• Developments in Polymer-Based Biomaterials
  • New Family of Biodegradable Polymers Shows Promise for Intracellular Drug Delivery--USA
  • New Generation of Drug Eluting Stent (DES)--Netherlands
  • Novel Nanocomposite Polymer for Medical Device Application--UK
  • Biocompatible Polymer for Medical Device Applications--Australia
  • NovoSorb Polymer Technology Platform--Australia
  • Chitosan as a Coating Material for Medical Devices--USA
  • Bone Void Filler Used as Osteoconductive Scaffold--USA
  • Polymers that Change Shape for Easy Surgical Procedures--USA
  • Collagen Gel Used as a Biopolymer--Japan
  • Polymer-Based Electro-Grafted Coatings--France
• Developments in Composites-Based Biomaterials
  • Endolign-Polymer Composites for Long-Term Load Bearing Medical Device Applications--UK
  • Biomimetic Polymer Composite Materials for Orthopedic Applications--Canada
  • Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene Composite Biomaterials Coated With Bioactive Materials--India
• Developments in Ceramics-Based Biomaterials
  • Synthetic Bone Graft Based on Ceramics; A Perfect Alternative to Traditional Bone Grafting Techniques--USA
  • Bioactive Glass Nanofibers Considered as Next Generation Biomaterial--South Korea & UK
  • New Generation Bioactive Materials--UK
  • Bioactive Glass Granules for Medical Device Applications--Finland

5 PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Patents
  • United States Patents
  • World Patents
• Database of Key Industry Participants and Glossary
  • Industry Participants
  • Glossary

6 DATABASE TABLES

• Database Tables
  • Cataract Surgeries (1999--2006)
  • Government Healthcare Expenditure (1999--2006)
  • Cardiovascular Prevelance (1999--2006)
  • Arthritis Prevalence (1999--2006)
  • Percent Arthritis Prevalence (1999--2006)

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