2.782[J]: Design of Medical Devices and Implants

Spring | Graduate | 12 Units | Prereq: (Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), and Physics I (GIR)) or permission of instructor

Solution of clinical problems by use of implants and other medical devices. Systematic use of cell-matrix control volumes. The role of stress analysis in the design process. Anatomic fit: shape and size of implants. Selection of biomaterials. Instrumentation for surgical implantation procedures. Preclinical testing for safety and efficacy: risk/benefit ratio assessment. Evaluation of clinical performance: design of clinical trials. Project materials drawn from orthopedic devices, soft tissue implants, artificial organs, and dental implants.