Module 14 2022

22/03/2022

FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF MATERIALS

COST $$$ ● Always an important factor ● Related to availability and supplier negotiation – Consider potential conflicts with performance and safety ● Cost per unit - affected by many factors – amount required per device – Additives needed, if any – Ease and speed of manufacture with the material – Also if secondary operations are required – Transport costs for shipping; weight and distance

Masterclass: Lecture 3

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

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FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF MATERIALS

SUPPLY ● Availability (e.g. does it include a rare metal?) ● The extent of information and data that they can provide – For example: – Risk assessment information – FMEAs – Mould flow, fatigue, creep calculations for specific grades of material – Leachables and extractables ● Geographical location ● Viability of the manufacturer ● Sustainability

Masterclass: Lecture 3

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

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