3DPrint.com November 8, 2023
In a world first, a patient has received a 3D printed, customized external ear canal implant that releases medication post-surgery to prevent restenosis, which is the re-narrowing of the ear canal. Developed by the Hannover Medical School (MHH) ‘s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic in Germany, this innovation is a major stride in patient-specific treatment. Desktop Health’s 3D-Bioplotter Manufacturer Series created this first adult custom ear implant with drug-release benefits.
According to MHH, the implanted patient had previously undergone multiple surgeries to correct the narrowing of the auditory canal, but none had yielded the expected outcomes. On top of that, the new implant not only serves as a stent to keep the canal open but also administers therapeutic agents...
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