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US 8,457,930 B2Granted
Personalized fit and functional designed medical prostheses and surgical instruments and methods for making
OwnerJames Schroederinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods, devices, systems, and instruments related to medical implants and surgical instruments produced to precisely fit individual subjects. In particular, the present invention utilizes a combination of medical imaging, quantitative image analysis, CAD, CAM, and additive manufacturing processes to personalized biocompatible devices.
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A method of personalizing a biocompatible device, comprising the steps of:
- (a) obtaining a profile of the subject, wherein said profile comprises imaging of said subject;
- transferring the subject profile to a design/manufacturing team and generating a subject profile and case number;
- (b) producing a virtual 3D design model, wherein said virtual 3D design model is configured to the parameters from said imaging of said subject;
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- (c) producing a biocompatible device, wherein said biocompatible device is configured to the subject profile and 3D design model.
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