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The European MAT(T)ISSE project has the goal of developing an innovative breast bioprosthesis for breast cancer patients. The bioprosthesis (a Class III medical device) combines a synthetic network with a 3D printed absorbable structure that marks the volume to be reconstructed. This technology allows breast tissue to be regenerated through autologous adipocyte transplantation. The researchers are also studying other applications for reconstructive implants.
Open communication and impermeable sealing at the human-machine interface Professor Niels Benson of the University of Duisburg- Essen presented new communication options for implants at the COMPAMED Innovation Forum. His start-up, airCode, develops wireless communication technologies for medical implants that can interact with smartphones via Bluetooth, for example, to give status updates. These technologies use proprietary antenna modules in combination with data management software for application integration. “We make communication possible even in the most challenging environments – for example, in the vicinity of water or metal,” says Benson. To date, conventional smartphone communication methods are not compatible with medical implants, which is why medical experts and special equipment are required to run updates and manage device interaction. Glass-to-metal seals are crucial to ensure the reliability and durability of implants. Schott, a glass manufacturing specialist, has been developing hermetic glass-to-metal seals for more than 80 years. This technology is particularly suited for the next generation of active medical implants and batteries, as outlined by Julia Hütsch, product manager medical electronics at Schott, in her talk at the forum. Glass-to-metal seals and hermetic housings have compelling advantages – for example, in terms of biocompatibility, extreme impermeability and “cardio- friendliness”. This means that they can also be used for pacemakers and neurostimulators, which is a big plus on the growing market for implants.
Intelligent neuronal implants and medical polymers
Medical polymers for intelligent neuronal implants are a further advancement. Professor Vasiliki Giagka, from the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM), held a talk on this subject as part of the Innovation Forum. IZM’s expertise ranges from material selection and miniaturisation technology to reliability testing and risk assessment on a technical and biological level. The institute cooperates with leading companies and research institutions worldwide.
Thanks to innovative biocompatible technologies for active neural interfaces, stimulating electronics, for example, can be embedded in soft and
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biocompatible polyurethane substrates in order to stimulate the peripheral nerves using gold electrodes. Overall, neuronal implants require a large number of different components in order to function permanently as a closed system. They are challenging to manufacture due to the flexible substrates and the high reliability and safety standards for implantations. This is why special development expertise such as IZM’s is in high demand in several areas.
Implants are both inconspicuous and highly innovative.
“airCode makes communication possible for medical implants even in the most challenging environments – for example, in the vicinity of water or metal”
Implants and more at COMPAMED 2024 Check out what medical technology industry suppliers are capable of beyond the field of implants, at COMPAMED 2024 in Düsseldorf. In five different worlds of experience, the exhibiting companies will present their wide range of high-tech and service solutions. The five worlds of experience are: Manufacturing & Devices (e.g. components, parts, manufacturing processes), Services & Advice (e.g. research, development, services), Materials (e.g. plastics, glass, ceramics, metals, composite materials, adhesives, packaging), Micro Tech (e.g. micro components, microfluidics) as well as IT in Tech (e.g. software development and maintenance for medical technology). ●
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