Device implantation involves the surgical insertion of a medical device into the body to replace, support, or enhance biological functions. It requires careful consideration of biocompatibility, potential risks, and the patient's specific medical needs to ensure successful integration and function.

Device Implantation

Surgical insertion

A medical device is any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, reagent for in vitro use, software, material, or other similar or related article intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings for a medical purpose. These purposes include diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease, injury, or disability, as well as supporting or sustaining life and controlling conception.

Medical Device

Replace biological functions

Support biological functions

Enhance biological functions

Biocompatibility refers to the ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific application, ensuring that it does not induce any adverse effects when interacting with biological tissues. It is a critical consideration in the design and selection of materials for medical devices, implants, and tissue engineering applications to ensure safety and efficacy.

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