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Potential biomedical applications of ion beam technologyElectron bombardment ion thrusters used as ion sources have demonstrated a unique capability to vary the surface morphology of surgical implant materials. The microscopically rough surface texture produced by ion beam sputtering of these materials may result in improvements in the biological response and/or performance of implanted devices. Control of surface roughness may result in improved attachment of the implant to soft tissue, hard tissue, bone cement, or components deposited from blood. Potential biomedical applications of ion beam texturing discussed include: vascular prostheses, artificial heart pump diaphragms, pacemaker fixation, percutaneous connectors, orthopedic prosthesis fixation, and dental implants.
Document ID
19770030155
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Banks, B. A.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Weigand, A. J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Van Kampen, C. L.
(Case-Western-Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Babbush, C. A.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1976
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 76-1018
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Electric Propulsion Conference
Location: Key Biscayne, FL
Start Date: November 14, 1976
End Date: November 17, 1976
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
77A13007
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: PHS-5-T-01-GM-01090-14
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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