Stainless Steels for Medical and Surgical Applications

Abstract

Description Twenty-one peer reviewed papers give you the latest research and technical developments in the medical uses of stainless steels. It covers a wide range of topics, including corrosion, wear, biological response, radiopacity, and the high cost of medical products. New alloys are discussed as solutions to some issues by offering more biocompatible, higher quality, radiopaque, or low cost alternatives for orthopaedic implants and stents. Several corrosion papers address this key concern for all medical devices, while others offer creative options for this field. Timely issues, such as injuries due to the interaction of implants and MRI examinations are also addressed. Audience: This new publication is a valuable resource for materials scientists and engineers, medical device development engineers, medical doctors and surgeons, metallurgists; medical researchers, medical device R&D managers, and stainless steel manufacturing engineers.

A Novel Safety Holder Device Designed for Securing the Endotracheal Tube in Neonates with Severe Respiratory Conditions

“…Medical devices intended for patient care must be manufactured using materials of medical grade, as exemplified in this innovative prototype. As indicated in Table 2, components 1-3 are constructed from polylactic acid (PLA) [17][18][19], components 4-6 are composed of silicone [20,21], components 7-8 are crafted from polypropylene (PP) [22,23] and stainless steel type 316, and components 9-10 utilize stainless steel type 316 [24]. These materials possess robust strength characteristics and the capacity for sterilization without compromising their physical properties, rendering them suitable for the production of medical equipment.…”

Nondestructive evaluation of nanostructured components using Eddy current microsensor

“…In medical applications, AISI 304 SS is used due to especial mechanical and chemical properties, being suitable for easy cleaning and sterilization due to smooth surface quality [1].…”

Impact of Pretreatment of Metal Glass Fe70Cr15B15 on Anodization in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium Tetrafluoroborate Ionic Liquid

“…Amorphous alloys are widely applied in micro-and nano-electromechanical devices due to their outstanding physical and electrochemical properties [3]. Amorphous alloys are of particular interest as medical materials, for which one of the requirements is resistance to various types of corrosion [4,5].…”