A TECHNO-ECONOMIC NEWS MAGAZINE FOR MEDICAL PLASTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
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Medical Elastomers And Latex

Other polyester reinforced Silicone Rubber Prostheses include replacements for :

  • The trapezium joint of the thumb

  • The humeral head at the shoulder

  • The distal radius at the wrist

  • The proximal radial head at the elbow

  • The ulnar head at the wrist

  • The metearsophalangeal joint of the great toes

  • The flexor tendons of the hand.

Gel or Liquid Filled Silicone Rubber Devices

  • Testicular implants for cosmetic replacement of testicles removed because of disease, congenital conditions or trauma.

  • Vaginal stents (forms) for the surgical reconstruction of the vagina.

  • Penile implants for male who have erctile incompetence through disease, trauma or psychological block.

  • The flexor tendons of the hand.

Gel or Liquid Filled Silicone Rubber Devices

  • Testicular implants for cosmetic replacement of testicles removed because of disease, congenital conditions or trauma.

  • Vaginal stents (forms) for the surgical reconstruction of the vagina.

  • Penile implants for male who have erctile incompetence through disease, trauma or psychological block.

Other applications of Silicone Rubber in Life Saving

  • Special precision walled silicone rubber tubing – for pumps of heart lung machines

  • Silicone rubber in very thin, highly gas permeable membranes for membrane oxy generator

  • Block co –polymers of Silicone rubber with other tougher polymers like Polyurethanes for an artificial heart.

  • Silicone rubber tubing for human and animal life support like Foley catheter, super pubic catheters, T-tubes,Cannulae Catheter.

Mr Manan Shah, 30, Rubber Technologist ( B.E.), has about 10 Years’ of experience in manufacturing, developing, testing and educating challenging Industrial Rubber Products. He has significantly contributed by providing custom solutions to clients as well as detailed understanding of various processing techniques and formulation requirements.

He also holds a PG Diploma in Import – Export Management and International Finance. Mr Manan Shah is a Lecturer in Rubber technology at L.D.College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, India.

Mr Shah will share his vast experience with readers through a regular column covering essential aspects regarding medical elastomers and latex materials and products.
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