# Life-Saving Crops The Corn-Plastic Abbott 'Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold' Opens Your Arteries By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbott-bioresorbable-vascular-scaffold References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662001/plastics-made-from-corn-could-save-your-life) & [abbott](http://abbott.com/) Made from [corn-based plastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huid), the [Abbott](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacemaker-system) 'Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold' [heart stent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minima-stent) is made to keep arteries open that are prone to close. Because of its medium, this scientific creation will disintegrate into the body after the artery has gained enough support to stay open on its own. Within two years' time, the Abbott 'Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold' will have successfully provided the artery with sufficient reinforcement, allowing the artery to function normally once again as it degenerates into the bloodstream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bioresorbable Medical Devices:** The development of biodegradable medical devices made from sustainable materials opens up new opportunities for reducing waste and improving patient outcomes. - **Sustainable Bioplastics:** Advancements in bioplastics made from renewable resources such as corn provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic use in medicine and other industries. - **Regenerative Medicine:** The use of bioresorbable scaffolds and other regenerative therapies offer new approaches for tissue repair and regeneration. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** The use of biodegradable materials in medical device manufacturing can address concerns of waste reduction and patient safety. - **Plastics:** The development of bioplastics made from renewable resources can offer opportunities for more sustainable materials use in various industries including packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. - **Regenerative Medicine:** The field of regenerative medicine is rapidly evolving and offers opportunities for growth and innovation in the development of new therapies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hernia-Treating Bioabsorbable Meshes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hernia-repair.md) - [Synthetic Fiber Heart Valves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyss-institute.md) - [Corn Cob-Made Wall Cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall.md) - [Nutraceutical Corn Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-food-challenges.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Improved Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-sustainability.md) - [Eco-Friendly Food Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-coating.md) - [Corn-Based Music Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-remastered.md) - [Pediatric Cardiac Stents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minima-stent.md)