Abstract |
An alternative method for electrically joining two rigid terminals within the flexible encapsulant of a prosthesis was sought after welded platinum wires suffered fatigue failure when implanted. The advantage of using spring clips is discussed and fatigue tests to compare spring-clips, made for one of two gold alloys, with welded Platinum or Pt/Ir wires are described. Some physical properties of the superior gold alloy are tabulated.
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Authors | N D Donaldson |
Journal | Journal of biomedical engineering
(J Biomed Eng)
Vol. 6
Issue 3
Pg. 237-41
(Jul 1984)
ISSN: 0141-5425 [Print] England |
PMID | 6471830
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electricity
- Humans
- Prostheses and Implants
(instrumentation)
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