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Medical grade silicones are silicones tested for biocompatibility and are appropriate to be used for medical applications. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates materials implanted into the body.〔(- FDA Device Regulation and Guidance )〕 Medical grade silicones are generally grouped into three categories: non implantable, short term implantable, and long-term implantable. Materials approved as USP 〔(- USP Reference Standards )〕 Class V and VI can be considered medical grade. Most medical grade silicones are at least Class VI certified. Silicone suppliers and some silicone prototyping companies provide guidelines for material use.〔(- Silicone Molding Design Manual )〕 ==Uses== *Tubing *Drains *Feeding tubes *Catheters *Implants for long and short term use *Seals and gaskets *Scar Treatment Silicone Sheets (FDA Class 1 Medical Device) and gels. *Condoms *Menstrual cups *Sex toys 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Medical grade silicone」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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