Chapter 12, Problem 17QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The three major concerns that must be addressed when proposing any material to be used in medical applications inside the body are to be named.

Concept introduction:

Biomedical materials are the materials that are used as medical devices. They are created with enough similarity to the body’s own system and the body accepts the material as its own.

The material to be used inside the body should be compatible with the body.

The biomaterial should be pure.