The use of
plastics is widespread. Less widespread, however, is a clear understanding and examination of the many forms of degradation inherent within the very environments these materials must perform. Medical Plastics-Degradation Resistance & Failure Analysis fills that void. The introductory chapter gives an overview of the
medical applications of plastics and the specific performance requirements they need to meet. The following chapters discuss various degrading environments and their effects including environmental stress cracking, effect of body liquids, effect of harsh environments, and various methods of
sterilization. The book also discusses the failure of medical devices due to…
