Personalized Resorbable Osteosynthetic Fixation Devices Through Rapid Manufacturing (Profix)

For decades, plastic plates and screws have been used in operating rooms to fix bone fractures, including in facial surgery. These tools are particularly valuable in cases of acute fractures caused by accidents. However, because every fracture and trauma is unique, surgeons often have to adjust the fixation devices during surgery by bending, cutting, and sawing, which often results in suboptimal outcomes.

Personal implants that disappear on their own

PolyVation, VDL, BiomACS, Elbo Technics, Innovizie, Smartpolymers, and the UMCG are joining forces to develop a rapid manufacturing routine for customized fixation devices, specifically tailored to the patient’s situation. By using innovative materials such as PLA and PEEK, and applying various forms of 3D printing and post-processing techniques, we aim to create perfectly fitting products that promote optimal healing. The focus is on soluble bone plates for facial surgery and insoluble bone plates for shoulder fractures, linking the type of implant and associated forces to the material and production process. This broad approach contributes to the success of the innovative treatment method and strengthens the Personalized Implants Ecosystem by generating complementary knowledge and techniques for future implants.

This project is subsidized by SNN.

The project is made possible by a grant from SNN. The “Personalized Implants” project creates an open innovation ecosystem to shorten implantation processes to approximately three days, with customized 3D-printed implants that fully comply with regulations. The goal is to accelerate the development and integration of personalized implants, with a focus on the efficient delivery of personalized implants that comply with regulations. This initiative promotes innovation in the Northern Netherlands and offers opportunities for SMEs to embrace these developments.

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