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Selecting adhesives.

Martin E Fakley
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It can be seen, therefore, that attaining optimum performance and durability from a medical device is possible if the design of the joints in the device are carefully planned in conjunction with an informed selection of an adhesive.

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Martin E Fakley. 2003. Selecting adhesives.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14528810/

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