Plastics in Medical Devices for Cardiovascular Applications

Ajay has a Ph.D. in polymer science from Clemson University, SC. He has spent the last 25 years working in the field of plastics and polyurethanes, 20 of which have been in the field of medical plastics. He has extensive experience in the application of polymers in the manufacture of medical devices. As a Chief Scientific Officer at AorTech Biomaterials, Ajay worked with various medical device manufacturers within different areas of the medical space getting a first-hand feel of the devices and the important properties of polyurethanes necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the application. Ajay then worked as a Senior Principal Scientist at Abbott, one of world’s leading companies in the manufacture of cardiovascular devices. Currently Ajay serves as a Senior Principal Scientist at DSM within its Biomedical wing. DSM Biomedical is a leading supplier of biomaterials to all the major medical device manufacturers.

• Part I: Plastics Materials in Medical Devices 1. Introduction to Plastics2. Commodity Plastics in Cardiovascular Applications3. Speciality Plastics in Cardiovascular Applications4. Biological Properties of Plastics Part II Cardiovascular System: Structure, Assessment, and DiseasesPart III Applications of Plastics in Cardiovascular Devices