3D Pioneers Challenge 2023
The 3D Pioneers Challenge is an international competition for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies. The award recognises the application of additive manufacturing in many innovative and unique applications worldwide.
2023 Winners - Lattice Medical !!
The winning project was the MATTISSE breast implant.
A 3D printed and totally resorbable device allowing a natural, simple and risk-free breast reconstruction after treatment for breast cancer.
The 2023 award was presented by Dr. Stephan Wiess, Technology Manager (Europe), Asiga.
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women worldwide.
40% of women undergo a mastectomy for their cancer treatment and only 20% of women on average will have access to breast reconstruction procedures.
Current reconstruction techniques do not always provide a satisfactory result. There are silicone implants that are permanent and risky and also autologous techniques that are either complicated, costly or iterative which can involve up to 8 surgeries to achieve a complete reconstruction.
Lattice Medical developed the MATTISSE bioprosthesis. A resorbable Tissue Engineering Chamber that allows for a more natural breast reconstruction which provides the following benefits to the patient:
- Natural feel and aesthetic, thanks to the regeneration of autologous breast fat tissue.
- Simple and unique. The implant is completely resorbed by the body with the surgical procedure taking less than 1 hour to complete in most cases.
- Closer to the lost self-image, thanks to 3D printing, Lattice Medical are able to make implants adapted to the morphology.
Once implanter, the device regenerates the autologous fat tissue in only 6 months. The implant is resorbed after 18 months.
Learn more about Lattice Medical and the 3D Pioneers Challenge below.
Jury Statement:
“The use of 3D printing to create patient-specific breast implants using the patient’s own body material can be a game-changer in the field of biocompatible implants. The winner in the category Lattice Medical has made a significant contribution towards fighting cancer and improving women’s health and well-being.”
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