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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Bone Grafts – Japan-based Next 21 K.K. received formal approval from Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) to 3D print synthetic bone grafts made of calcium phosphate, called CT Bone, for patients
- Existing Graft Challenge – Existing bone grafts hard for natural bone tissue to absorb, which can lead to infection and inflammation
- Accurate and Compatible – 3D printing allows bone grafts to be made with 0.1 millimeter accuracy, with curing method applied so material can assimilate with patient’s existing bone quickly
- Custom Implants – Patients go through CT scan to obtain unique size and shape of implant, which are then 3D printed by biomedical engineers
- Study Results – 3D printed implants were placed on 23 sites for 20 patients with facial bone deformities and results show sufficient bone union in 19 sites with no serious defects and no change observed in shape of CT bones
- Commercialization – Company to commercialize technology in Japan and other Asian countries, and will work with Dutch company Xilloc on licensing to expand manufacturing and sales in Europe
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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NEXT21 K.K., Xilloc Medical BV
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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July 27, 2018
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