@inbook{4fb65f63e65a4bbf9252caa565233890,
title = "Technological advances for polymers in active implantable medical devices",
abstract = "This review highlights the advances that polymers, specifically thermoplastics, are making in the active implantable medical device (AIMD) sector. An overview of the increasing use of polymers in medical and non-medical industries is provided. Polymers of interest are discussed, and their relevant properties as metal replacements are highlighted. The challenges for implementing polymer components in AIMDs are described, with focus on hermeticity, joining methods and material degradation in an industry where assurance of patient safety is mandatory.",
keywords = "active implantable medical device, thermoplastic polymer, hermetic enclosures, GLASS/POLYIMIDE MICROJOINTS, METAL, TITANIUM, JOINTS",
author = "Maddock, {Negin Amanat} and James, {Natalie L.} and McKenzie, {David R.} and Patrick, {James F.}",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1533/9781908818188.239",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781907568725",
series = "Woodhead publishing reviews: mechanical engineering",
publisher = "Woodhead Publishing Limited",
pages = "239--272",
editor = "Davim, {J. Paulo}",
booktitle = "The design and manufacture of medical devices",
}