Global Biomaterials Market Future and Scope

What is Biomaterial ?

Biomaterial is a synthetic, natural or natural modified material used to make devices that replace part of a living system.  Biomaterial intended to interface with biological systems like human to evaluate, augment, treat or replace any organ, tissue or function of body. Biomaterial is used to makes devices that replace the part of the body in a reliable, safe, economic physiologically manner.

Followings are the types of Biomaterial

Metals

• Stainless Steel
• Tantalum
• Platinum
• Gold

Ceramics

• Alumina
• Porcelain
• Calcium Phosphates

Polymers

• Silicon
• Nylon
• Collagen
• Fibrin Glue

     Biomaterial Types

Uses of Biomaterials in Body:

Biomaterials	Examples
Polymers	Blood Vessels, Ear, Nose, Soft Tissues
Metals	Join Replacement, Bone Plates and Screws, Dental root Implant
Ceramics	Dental Coating, Orthopedic Implants
Composites	Joint Implants, Heart Valves etc

Uses of Biomaterials in Organs:

Organs	Examples
Bone	Bone Plate, Intra-medullary rod
Bladder	Catheter and Stent
Ear	Artificial stapes
Eye	Contact lens
Heart	Artificial heart valve, Cardiac pacemaker
Kidney	Kidney dialysis Machine
Lung	Oxy generator Machine