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Patient-Specific Organ Replicas

Biomodex's 3D Printed Organs are Used for Training Purposes

— December 31, 2016 — Lifestyle
These 3D printed organs are an advanced tool to help surgeons and other medical professionals to better train and plan. French startup Biomodex offers 3D printed surgical simulators and replica organs for cardiac and orthopedic as well as ears, nose and throat procedures. Based in Paris, the company creates realistic organs that are patient-specific, offering surgeons the chance to practice difficult operations and attempt alternative options beforehand.

The multi-material 3D printed organs are possible thanks to ultrasound and MRI scans. They are also designed to be patient-specific so that the placement of arteries and veins plus tissue and bone densities are accurate. In addition to organs, Biomodex produces disease and injury-specific replicas with their same printing process.

This process not also improves accuracy and success in surgeries, but it also saves time and money compared to using cadavers and animals for training purposes.
Trend Themes
1. Patient-specific Replica Organs - The use of patient-specific replica organs for surgical training and planning creates an opportunity for the development of more personalized and effective medical practices.
2. Multi-material 3D Printing - The development of multi-material 3D printing technology enables the creation of more complex and accurate replica organs and tissues, opening up opportunities for a wide range of medical applications.
3. Disease and Injury-specific Replica Organs - The creation of disease and injury-specific replica organs offers medical professionals a valuable tool for developing and refining treatments for a wide range of conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry could benefit from the development of patient-specific replica organs and disease-specific replicas as tools for training and planning procedures and developing personalized treatments.
2. Medical Device Industry - The medical device industry could explore opportunities to develop and market advanced 3D printing technology for the creation of patient-specific replica organs and tissues.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry - The pharmaceutical industry could benefit from collaborating with companies like Biomodex to develop disease-specific replica organs for testing and improving drug therapies.
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