Regulatory biocompatibility requirements for biomaterials used in regenerative medicine.

Authors :: Williams DF
Source :: Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine [J Mater Sci Mater Med] 2015 Feb; Vol. 26 (2), pp. 89. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 04.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The biological safety of biomaterials used for implantable medical devices is usually determined by a series of standard tests that assess the effects that extractable substances have on cells in vitro and in simple short term animal studies. To use these tests to determine the suitability of materials for tissue engineering templates is inappropriate. This short essay discusses the issues that are involved.

Subjects :: Animals
Humans
International Agencies legislation & jurisprudence
International Agencies standards
Regenerative Medicine legislation & jurisprudence
Tissue Engineering legislation & jurisprudence
Tissue Engineering standards
Biocompatible Materials standards
Prostheses and Implants standards
Regenerative Medicine standards

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