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Medical Textile
Sutures, wound dressings, implants
Surgical sutures, wound dressings, vascular grafts, implants, surgical gowns and drapes. Medical textiles for healthcare applications - regulated under ISO 13485.
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Essential reading
Start here. The most important articles that explain the category to a textile engineer in one sitting.
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Implantable Drug Delivery Textiles
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Medical Textile Standards (ISO 13485)
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Medical Textile Sterilization Methods
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Tissue Engineering Scaffolds
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Biodegradable Medical Textiles
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Feminine Hygiene Textiles
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Adult Incontinence Products
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Diapers: Construction and Absorbency
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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PPE Textiles: Coveralls and Gowns
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Surgical Mask Construction
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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N95 Mask Construction
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Face Masks: Fabric Requirements
Implantable drug delivery textiles are biodegradable fiber-based scaffolds, typically 10 to 100 micrometers in fiber...
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Vascular Grafts: Dacron and ePTFE
Dacron (polyethylene terephthalate, PET) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) together account for over 90% of all...
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Heart Valve Prostheses
Heart valve prostheses use a textile sewing cuff, typically a warp-knitted polyethylene terephthalate (PET, Dacron)...
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Wound Dressings: Transparent Film
Transparent film dressings are thin polyurethane membranes, typically 25 to 50 micrometers thick, with a...
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Artificial Tendons and Ligaments
Artificial tendons and ligaments are textile-engineered implants made from woven, braided, or knitted polyethylene terephthalate...
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Artificial Skin
Artificial skin is a bioengineered tissue scaffold with 60 to 90 percent porosity and pore...
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Hospital Linens: Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial hospital linens treated with silver-ion or silane-bound quaternary ammonium finishes achieve ≥99.9% (≥3-log) bacterial...
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Frequently asked questions
What is a medical textile?
A fabric used in medical applications: surgical sutures, wound dressings, vascular grafts, implants, surgical gowns, drapes, hospital linens. Regulated under ISO 13485 (medical device quality management).
What is the difference between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures?
Absorbable sutures (catgut, polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid) break down in the body over weeks to months. Non-absorbable (nylon, polyester, polypropylene, stainless steel) remain in the body unless removed.
What is a vascular graft?
A tube made of textile or synthetic material used to replace or bypass a diseased blood vessel. Common materials: ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) or Dacron (polyester). For aortic, peripheral, and hemodialysis access.
What is the most common wound dressing?
Gauze (woven cotton) for basic wound care. For advanced care: hydrocolloid (forms gel with exudate), foam (absorbs exudate), alginate (calcium from seaweed), film (waterproof barrier).
What is biocompatibility testing?
Testing per ISO 10993 to ensure a medical device does not cause adverse biological reactions. Tests include cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, implantation.
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