We have been talking about 3D printing a lot lately and well, why shouldn’t we? It is proving to be the next big thing. As we’ve repeatedly mentioned; medical is the field thats gaining the most from the advancements in technology. We are witnessing new and improved treatment methods, cures for diseases and implementation of technology like never before. Our today’s post is about a new gadget that employs 3D printing and will be a must for any surgeon soon enough.
This particular gadget is being called a “BioPen” and it will enable doctors to actually ‘draw’ growth factors and live cells right onto the injury area. This gadget has been developed at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia and its target market are the surgeons. The idea is to speed up the recovery process by helping in the restoration of cartilages and functional bones. The working principle is simple; the pen makes use of cell material which is covered by a biopolymer, alginate, and then further engulfed by a gel. This cell material covered by two coatings comes out of the pen’s tip and allows the surgeon to literally draw in and fill the damaged area of the bone.
This particular gadget is being called a “BioPen” and it will enable doctors to actually ‘draw’ growth factors and live cells right onto the injury area. This gadget has been developed at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia and its target market are the surgeons. The idea is to speed up the recovery process by helping in the restoration of cartilages and functional bones. The working principle is simple; the pen makes use of cell material which is covered by a biopolymer, alginate, and then further engulfed by a gel. This cell material covered by two coatings comes out of the pen’s tip and allows the surgeon to literally draw in and fill the damaged area of the bone.
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