2. Medical Textiles are used in the protection for healthcare
professional from containment fluids, the major
requirements for medical textiles are that it should be
biocompatible and should be comfortable.
MEDICAL TEXTILE TYPES
Implantable
Non-Implantable
Extracorporeal Devices
Healthcare and Hygiene
3. Implantable
Pacemaker, , Intraocular lenses
Left ventricular assist device
Non-Implantable
Wound care, Plasters
Extracorporeal Devices
Mechanical lungs,
Artificial kidneys,Artificial livers
Healthcare and Hygiene
Surgical gowns,Masks,
Bedding,Mattress covers