Innovative Medical Implants for Pectus Excavatum Correction ID: 2020-040
A series of inventive medical implant concepts designed to correct Pectus Excavatum with enhanced safety and reduced post-operative pain.
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Technology Overview
The technology comprises fifteen distinct medical implant concepts aimed at improving the correction of Pectus Excavatum, a common chest deformity. These innovations include bioresorbable inserts, hydraulic-controlled bars, and mechanisms inspired by ratchets and origami for incremental adjustments. Designed to offer a gradual correction process, these implants represent a significant advancement over existing surgical methods.
Key Advantages
- More gradual and less painful correction process
- Safer surgical methods
- Compatibility with a broad range of patients
- Decreased recovery times and reduced need for post-operative pain medications
Problems Addressed
- High post-operative pain associated with current correction methods
- Limited applicability to patients with scar tissue or children prone to outgrowing implants
- Long recovery times and extended hospital stays
Market Applications
- Use by medical professionals in surgical correction of Pectus Excavatum
- Potential licensing by major medical device companies like Zimmer-Biomet
- Disruption of traditional surgical practices, including the Nuss and Ravitch procedures
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2020-040
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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