Module Code - Title:

ME4308 - BIOMATERIALS 2

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

1

Other

0

Private

0

Credits

6

Grading Type:

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To gain appreciation for hard tissue replacement materials in current use; To enable students to understand material selection and design criteria for hard tissue replacement applications; Gain understanding of regulatory environment.

Syllabus:

Materials for hard tissue orthopaedic materials, survey of applications (TJR, substitution, fixation) alloys bone cements, substitutes (bioactive and resorbable). Dental implant applications and materials Dental restorative materials Regulatory affairs: 93/42/EEC, MDD, FDA, EN46000, AIMDD, IVDD and related standards.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

1 Comprehensively describe hard tissue materials in current use in the medical device industry 2 Understand the material selection process for hard tissue replacement applications 3 Understand the design requirements for hard tissue replacement materials 4 Compare and contrast medical device classifications and this influence on material choice and performance in hard tissue applications. 5 Provide a thorough knowledge of the functioning of an active implant and how functionality affects material choice and performance in hard tissue applications. 6 Review the regulatory environment with regard to materials used in hard tissue replacement applications

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

N/A

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Lectures, Labs and Tutorials

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Linked to Research areas of CABER and MSSI

Prime Texts:

Haasen, Cahn & Kramer (2005) Material Science and Technology Vol. 14: Medical and Dental Materials, 11th edition , Wiley-VCH

Ratner, Hoffman, Schoen, Lemons (2004) Biomaterial Science 2nd ed. , Elsevier Academic Press San Diego Calif. USA

Temenoff, Mikos (2008) Biomaterials 1st ed , Pearson Education, Inc,. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA

Other Relevant Texts:

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Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

Eamonn.Debarra@ul.ie