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Understanding biological safety.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 19 Dec 2002 English Journal:Medical device technology, volume 13 (issn: 1048-6690, Copyright policy )
Authors: Nancy, Stark;

pmid: 12397832

Understanding biological safety.

Abstract

A biocompatible device is one that can coexist with living tissue without causing harm. A lack of biocompatibility is usually caused by a chemical interaction between a reactive molecule in or on the device and the tissue with which it comes in contact (although tissue injury may also be caused by mechanical interaction). This article explains the causes and the effects of bioincompatibility.

Keywords

Equipment Safety, Equipment and Supplies, Risk Factors, Humans, Biocompatible Materials, Equipment Failure

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