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An increasing number of medical items, classified as medical devices, are being manufactured, distributed and used for the saving of lives, prolongation of life, and in all aspects of health care. These items can range from heart valves to disposable plastic syringes. Presently, it is estimated that approximately 3, 000 to 4, 000 firms are manufacturing approximately 20, 000 medical devices of one type or another. The 1974 market value for these items is estimated to range from $3 billion to $5 billion, and this figure is expected to increase significantly in the next five years.
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Autian, J. (1975). Biological Model Systems for the Testing of the Toxicity of Biomaterials. In: Kronenthal, R.L., Oser, Z., Martin, E. (eds) Polymers in Medicine and Surgery. Polymer Science and Technology, vol 8. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-7744-3_14
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