The Medical Device R&D Handbook presents a wealth of information for the handson design and building of medical devices. Detailed information on such diverse topics as catheter building, prototyping, materials, processes, regulatory issues, and much more are available in this convenient handbook for the first time.The Medical Device R&D Handbook also includes exclusive interviews with pioneers and leaders in the medical device industry, offering an insiders perspective on issues that are critical to the medical device entrepreneur.Highlights IncludeAn Introduction to Medical PlasticsCatheter Forming Equipment and OperationsBasics of Catheter ConstructionBasics of Medical NeedlesRapid Prototyping for Medical DevicesReverse Engineering for Medical DevicesUsing Medical Illustration in Product DevelopmentIntroduction to PreClinical StudiesIntroduction to Regulatory AffairsAssessing BiocompatibilityExclusive Interviews with Key Industry LeadersAnd MoreThis practical handbook is a unique, insightful guide that helps you design, test, and successfully introduce new medical devices to the marketplace.