Dear All,
        I do not know if it is absurd of me to address this issue some 6
months after it is being posted. But anyway, I am rather confused by the
profilerated use of the term biocompatible. As far as I know, bicompatible
means the characteristic of being able to fuse with the body tissues (bones
etc) rather then being inert as the term bio inert is supposed to mean. One
example of biocompatible material is HA, a ceramic that is widely used in
the biomedical field for re-construction. It is able to fuse with the human
bones without rejection or encapsulation.
However, I guessed materials like glass and silicone rubber is more of bio
inert then of bio compatible. It would be fine if the two terms are used
interchangeably for devices not involving implants, but will be of grave
consequences if it does. I do look forward to any form of clarification for
that matter.

Best Regards

CHUA Bee Lee

MEMS LAB
Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering
National University of SIngapore
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