Module 14: Design Development and Certification of Medical Devices

17/11/2023

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY… MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ● These determine suitability for use for many types of device, e.g…. – Stiffness, robustness, yield strength – Behaviour under different environmental conditions.. Cold, hot, humid, altitude – Loading conditions: – Compression/tension FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF MATERIALS

– Continuous / cycled use – Repeated / single use

Masterclass: Lecture 3

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FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF MATERIALS

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY… SURFACE PROPERTIES ● Very important in relation to:

– Friction – Bonding – Labelling – Printing – Persistence in / on the body

Masterclass: Lecture 3

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