Biomedical devices

Michael G. Bryant, Andrew R. Beadling, Abimbola Oladukon, Jean Geringer, Pascale Corne

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Abstract

This chapter presents a broad overview of the fretting-corrosion mechanisms and observations pertaining to implantable biomedical devices. Fretting corrosion is a persistent issue faced by biomedical engineers and has been implicated in higher than acceptable revision rates owing to adverse biological reactions to metal debris and ions. Firstly, commonly used biomedical materials and the biological environment are introduced and discussed. The mechanisms of fretting corrosion in relation to the interfacial contact mechanics are discussed in detail. Finally, practical examples of fretting-corrosion and the implications of fretting corrosion from a biological perspective are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFretting Wear and Fretting Fatigue
Subtitle of host publicationFundamental Principles and Applications
EditorsTomasz Liskiewicz, Daniele Dini
PublisherElsevier
Chapter5.3
Pages495-518
Number of pages24
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780128240960
ISBN (Print)9780128240977
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jan 2022

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Keywords

  • Biomedical devices
  • Corrosion
  • Fretting
  • Fretting corrosion
  • Ion release
  • Particles
  • Wear

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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