Editor Chat: Biocompatibility and Performance of Medical Devices

Our hosts are joined this week by Dr. Jean Pierre Boutrand, VP of North American Laboratory Services at NAMSA. During this episode, the team discusses the new book, Biocompatibility and Performance of Medical Devices.  Jean Pierre is the Editor of this collection of experiences by esteemed authors in the biocompatibility and medical device profession. This is the second edition of the book, originally published in 2012, and the focus of the new edition is how to accelerate a product to market and ways to plan for evaluation.

From the book cover “Biocompatibility and Performance of Medical Devices, Second Edition, brings an understanding of evaluation strategies for ensuring that medical devices and biomaterials are safe and effective and will perform as expected in the biological environments. This second edition is updated and expanded to include the latest developments in nonclinical research to support rapid market introduction of innovative medical devices and biomaterials.”

Discussion points include:

• Pertinent changes since the 2012 edition that effect today’s market
• How experts and topics were chosen for this edition of the book
• How listeners can win a free copy of the new book
• The inspiration and motivation for this type of book in the industry

Also be sure to check out our Biocompatibility Strategy Navigator.