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Carolyn Primus

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Expertise

materials, especially ceramics, dental materials, medical devices

Past/Present Clients

Medical device manufacturers

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to help others bring new products to the market that benefit the health of people.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Did you know that advances in Ceramics was behind 3 of the top 5 scientific and engineeering achievements of the last century?

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Materials are the "stuff' of life. Whatever you conceive of requires materials. You may need help in selecting the right one for your application.

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Recent Answers from Carolyn Primus

2011-04-06 Medical equipment:

Claude, This is a very vague question because medical equipment ranges from hospital beds to CT scanners. May I suggest you get a sales or repair job on some the kind of medical equipment that interests

2011-03-17 biomaterial manufacturers:

I attach these links that may help you- but you'll have to do some research on your own from there. explore contracts through LA Tech biomedical department: http://www.latech.edu/coes/biomedical-engineering

2010-04-15 Side Effects of X-Ray Radiation in Lungs:

I am sorry that I cannot answer your question. It seems you are suffering from a disease that requires x-ray therapy. This is medical treatment that is not my expertise- I specialize in medical devices

2010-03-19 Design and Manufacturing of Angioplasty Stents:

• Check the websites of device makers to see the state of the art: Boston Scientific, Medtronics,for example. • Check and talk to outsourced manufacturing firms such as: http://www.pulsesystems.com/?gclid=CICk5sOhyKACFRghnAodIFFcbA

2009-10-03 Biomaterials:

Several materials are used in heart valves, and several designs have been tested. Artificial heart valves consist of an orifice, through which blood flows, and a mechanism that closes and opens the orifice

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