Application of a microcellular injection molding process (MuCell®) to produce an implant with porous structure

Hongbin Wu, Erhard Krampe, Henning Schlicht, Erich Wintermantel

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Abstract

MuCell® process is widely used as an industrial microcellular injection molding process. This process was used in this study to produce an implant with porous structure for treating reflux-disease (Gastro Oesohageal Reflux Disease). After experiments it was proved that the pore morphology of foamed implants could be adjusted through varying the process parameters such as gas content, injection speed, plasticizing temperature etc.. As conclusion some key parameters of MuCell® process were found to be decisive for the pore morphology and this industrial process was also successful used in medical area.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationBiomaterials, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Artificial Organs
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages61-64
Number of pages4
Edition10
ISBN (Print)9783642038990
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Biomaterials, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Artificial Organs - Munich, Germany
Duration: 7 Sep 200912 Sep 2009

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Number10
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

ConferenceWorld Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Biomaterials, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Artificial Organs
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period7/09/0912/09/09

Keywords

  • Foam
  • Injection molding
  • Microcellular
  • Reflux disease

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