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Medical applications of shape memory polymersShape memory polymers are described here and major advantages in some applications are identified over other medical materials such as shape memory alloys (SMA). A number of medical applications are anticipated for shape memory polymers. Some simple applications are already utilized in medical world, others are in examination process. Lately, several important applications are being considered for CHEM foams for self-deployable vascular and coronary devices. One of these potential applications, the endovascular treatment of aneurysm was experimentally investigated with encouraging results and is described in this paper as well.
Document ID
20060044418
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Sokolowski, Witold M.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
April 3, 2005
Meeting Information
Meeting: 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Biomaterials
Location: Montreal
Country: Canada
Start Date: April 3, 2005
End Date: April 6, 2005
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
cold hibernated elastic memory (CHEM)
shape memory polymers (SMP)

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