Metallic Biomaterials Processing and Medical Device Manufacturing details the principles and practices of the technologies used in biomaterials processing and medical device manufacturing. The book reviews the main categories of metallic biomaterials and the essential considerations in design and manufacturing of medical devices. It bridges the gap between the designing of biomaterials and manufacturing of medical devices including requirements and standards. Main themes of the book include, manufacturing, coatings and surface modifications of medical devices, metallic biomaterials and their mechanical behaviour, degradation, testing and characterization, and quality controls, standards and FDA regulations of medical devices.

The leading experts in the filed discuss the requirements, challenges, recent progresses and future research directions in the processing of materials and manufacturing of medical devices. Metallic Biomaterials Processing and Medical Device Manufacturing is ideal for those working in the disciplines of materials science, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

• Reviews key topics of biomaterials processing for medical device applications including metallic biomaterials and their mechanical behavior, degradation, testing and characterization
• Bridges the gap between biomaterials design and medical device manufacturing
• Discusses the quality controls, standards, and FDA requirements for biomaterials and medical devices

1. Introduction to biomedical manufacturing2. Material selection for medical devices3. General Manufacturing route for medical devices4. Machining of medical device components5. Powder metallurgy in manufacturing of medical devices6. Selective laser sintering in biomedical manufacturing7. Selective laser melting in biomedical manufacturing8. Electron beam melting in biomedical manufacturing9. Manufacturing of cardiovascular stents10. Manufacturing of dental implants11. Coatings on metallic implants for biomedical applications12. Surface modifications of metallic biomaterials13. Mechanical testing of metallic biomaterials14. Corrosion of metallic biomaterials15. Characterization techniques for metallic biomaterials16. Quality control and standards in manufacturing of medical devices