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. 2007 Oct;18(6):30, 32-5.

Biocompatible materials developments for new medical implants

Diana Hodgins  1 , J M Wasikiewicz, M F Grahn, D Paul, N Roohpour, P Vadgama, Angela M Silmon, Bernard Cousins, Brian Verdon
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  • PMID: 18078180
Review

Biocompatible materials developments for new medical implants

Diana Hodgins et al. Med Device Technol. 2007 Oct.

Abstract

Recent work on modifying silicone rubber to improve water permeability and biocompatibility is described. In addition, modifications to the interface between an active implanted device and the body are reported, which have led to reduced power consumption and improved device performance.

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