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Cranial burr hole cover of 3D bioceramic bone graft substitute using the additive manufacturing method

Chih-Kuang Wang, Kaohsiung Medical University
Year 2021Year Period:2021-11-01 to

Overview

  • A burr hole procedure in brain surgery allows further medical procedures to be performed including brain pressure reduction and removal of blood clots and tumors. The site of burr hole with bone damage must then be covered and fixated by a burr cap. Unfortunately current burr cap interferes with medical imaging, cannot be replaced by autologous bone and can induce autoimmune infection, leading to clinical issues including poor osseointegration and poor post-surgery follow-up.
  • Our team developed a 3D printed bio-ceramic burr cover with an interconnected bionic bone structure that is uniquely biodegradable, such that when implanted can provide mechanical support fixation, and with time be biodegraded to be replaced with autologous bone, supporting a best clinical practice of osseointegration.
  • Provides a burr hole cover that is with biomechanical strength and supports osseointegration. Will continue to demonstrate greater clinical value by developing products for large bone defect.

Development Process

In the incubation grant period, complete product dimensions and functional specification testing, biocompatibility and efficacy testing in animals.

Milestones

2021
  • Admission to the MOST’s Nursery Program.
  • Won National Innovation Award.
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Project Leader

Project ManagerJiaru Wu　 SpecializationBiomedical materials and biomolecular engineering, bio-membrane R&D, surface modification for medical devices, medical devices regulations and product launch applications: having been certified as a reserve seed consultant for medical devices regulations and for Creo Parametric/AutoCAD competence.
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Contact me sabrinawang@biip-mdcc.org +886-3-658-8760#2031
Project Manager Jiaru Wu
Contact me sabrinawang@biip-mdcc.org +886-3-658-8760#2031
Specialization Biomedical materials and biomolecular engineering, bio-membrane R&D, surface modification for medical devices, medical devices regulations and product launch applications: having been certified as a reserve seed consultant for medical devices regulations and for Creo Parametric/AutoCAD competence.
Duty Guidance for teams focusing on biomedical materials; drawing on her academic and professional expertise and understanding of applicable regulations to help academic or research teams commercialize their technologies and bring their products to market
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