Jayabalan, M2012-12-042012-12-041993Journal of biomaterials applications. 8; 1; 64-71http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/088532829300800104https://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/172Biomaterials and devices have been used in a variety of applications ranging from disposable extracorporeal devices and soft and hard tissue augmentation, to total artificial internal organs. However, there are risks and failures in each application which are a result of undesirable biological interactions. This article deals with various biological interactions in each category of implants and devices used in medical applications.Biocompatibility