Non re sorbable, absorbent, bioactive, and non binary radiographic images.
Recently, several scientist’s have identified a nano mineralized Hydroxyapatite Nylon66 (HaNylon66) replacement of titanium, more specifically, PEEK for spinal implants. Reference: Zhipeng Deng, Bowen Hu, Xi Yang, Lei Wang, and Yueming Song The improved bioactive n- HA/PA66 cage versus the PEEK cage in anterior cervical fusion: results from a 6-year follow- up and a case-matched study. This HaNylon66 biomaterial promotes an improved bone interface and lower inflammatory response. The FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 is an improved solution.
The FibreTuff PAPC has a nonbinary radiographic image not radiolucent or radiopaque. This radiopacity isn't too bright for showing bone bridging and we believe won't require implant removal to identify evidence based healing. Further, we believe this radiopacity will be very beneficial to ascertain data for Artificial Intelligence - process optimization for quality of micropore construction.
A Dr Cafino in the Philippines worked with FibreTuff customer service for a couple hours to get the appropriate print settings to produce this temporal bone. The printed temporal bone made with FibreTuff filament. After 3D printing a successful temporal bone model for pre surgical planning he drilled into the model at 20,000 RPM for simulation. His goals were achieved and more. This highly sophisticated print, temporal bone was printed in 3 hrs.
FibreTuff anatomical bone models like this vertebrae are printed with filaments and powders. After 3D printing, these bone models can be sterilized by standard methods such as Autoclave. The hydrophilicity will attract antibiotic adhesion and anti inflammatory coatings.
Dr Sikder of Cleveland State University performed a Bioactivity investigation of 3D printing FibreTuff, having microporous cellular structure. Dr Sikder immersed the microporous disc made with FibreTuff in Simulated Body Fluids (SBF). The SEM showed printed FibreTuff was biocompatible and had apatite formation.
The 3D printing of FibreTuff has been investigated for bioactivity. The results showed biocompatible behavior with unprecedented apatite formation. These results with FibreTuff displayed improved results versus HaPEEK or AMPPEEK. FibreTuff PAPC has passed USP Class VI testing performed by NAMSA for temporary implant status.
The 3D printed porous scaffolds made with FibreTuff PAPC were investigated in vitro and showed osteoblast adhesion. These bone tissue engineering tests were preformed by Dr Safadi at the Medical college in Northeast Ohio.
The 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC has performed with bone like behavior once exposed to fluids. The printed FibreTuff becomes more flexible with improved impact.
FibreTuff is the first bone like 3D printing product with biocompatible ingredients to utilize printed circuits. nScrypt has demonstrated this unique feature which can be applied to CMF for cases where vestibular issues may exist. Strain gages, RF circuits and capacitive touch.
FibreTuff biocompatible filament has been 3D printed in a micropore cellular structure exposed to simulated body fluids without pore closure. Many dentistry applications for FibreTuff. Further, the FibreTuff is hydrophilic with repeating peptides and proteins. Write robert@fibretuff.us for more information.
The FibreTuff PAPC - Polyamide, Polyolefin and Cellulose is an advanced biomaterial with radiopacity. This 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC micropore cellular structure has a radiographic image - CT Scans, Xray and Ultrasound. Further, the printed FibreTuff PAPC image can be -200HU to 200HU, less or equal to the attenuation of real bone. The advantage is identifying bone bridging or the healing process.Not radiopaque or radiolucent.
A Dr Hartman, cranio maxillofacial surgeon at Hartman Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. has printed FibreTuff medical grade filament and produced anatomical bone like models for CT scans.His work confirms 3D printing FibreTuff meets the standards set by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) per the November 2018 published paper
INVESTIGATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF NYLON-6 VS. NYLON-66 ON THE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPOSITE BONE TISSUE SCAFFOLDS
The research will be published through ASME and presented by Dr Ross Salary and Robert Joyce @
2023 IMECE® International Mechanical Engineering …
ASME
Glad to contribute to the publication at Degruyter with editing by Bhima Vijayendran. Well worth the time to tell a quick story - Chapter 26 on how the FibreTuff PAPC evolved into a novel biomedical composition and products. Will look forward to working again with Bhima. Thanks Bhima
3D printing FibreTuff PAPC in austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication of a variety of medical supplies, including human tissues and bioactive bandages, in prolonged field care scenarios. In this pilot project, the aim was to investigate the ability to 3D print a range of potential biomedical supplies and solutions in an austere field environment. FibreTuff is thankful for being selected as the biocompatible filament of choice.
1) Abigail Chaffins, Mohan Yu, Pier Paolo Claudio, James B. Day, Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. Investigation of the Functional Properties of Additively-Fabricated Triply Periodic Minimal Surface-Based Bone Scaffolds for the Treatment of Osseous Fractures. August 4, 2021
https://asmedc.silverchair.com/MSEC/proceedings/MSEC2021/85062/V001T03A004/1115357
2) Daguan Zhao, Christoph Hart, Nathan A. Weese, Chantz M. Rankin, James Kuzma, James B. Day,
Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. Experimental and Computational Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Biocompatible Bone Scaffolds, Fabricated Using Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing Process. January 15, 2021 https://pressurevesseltech.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/MSEC/proceedings/MSEC2020/84256/V001T03A008/1095705
1) Paavana Krishna Mandava, James B. Day, Robert Joyce, Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Bioactivity of Additively Manufactured Bone Tissue Scaffolds, Composed of Polyamide, Polyolefin, and Cellulose Fibers. Published MSEC and ASME June 27, 2022
https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/MSEC/proceedings/MSEC2022/85802/V001T01A023/1146907
2) Paavana Krishna Mandava, Joshua Blatt, Zachary Preston, Jacob Kirkendoll, Robert Joyce, Roozbeh (Ross) Salary. An Image-Based Convolutional Neural Network Platform for the Prediction of the Porosity of Composite Bone Scaffolds. IMECE November 2, 2022
Dr Ross Salary of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Robert Joyce President and Founder of FibreTuff will present 3D printing bone scaffolds at the conference on May 19th, 2022 at 10:30am. The presentation will help describe the advances of polyamide and polyolefin with cellulose fibers to produce a printed porous bone scaffold having mechanical robust features.
This 3D printing cranio maxillofacial bone was made with FibreTuff showing a 9 mm thickness. After a paper clip was inserted, simulating a metal staple and removed the image was altered replicating the real life procedure.
FibreTuff President and Founder Robert Joyce has been working on biopolymer technology advancement since 2001 when acquiring an inline compounding sheet extrusion line. Through creative thinking, novel ideas and persistence the company has progressed to help lead in sustainable materials and innovative parts in various industries to include Medical, Cosmetic, Automotive and Furniture.
FibreTuff® Technology is an example of hard work, dedication and belief that the product, compositions and process can make a difference.The company is a leader in Molding, Extruding and 3D Printing polyamide and polyolefin with cellulose fibers. The medical grade composition shows "bone like" qualities to include biocompatibility, bioactivity with radiopacity. There are other functional qualities to include good screw retention, cutting and sawing capability without melting.
FibreTuff has been used by Automotive OEM's, to achieve awards at Society of Plastic Engineers SPE - 2015. In 2021, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME awarded a 3D Printing Medical Emerging and Enabling (MEET) to FibreTuff at the RAPID+TCT conference.
Any of the following patents can be licensed from Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc.
3D Printing "FibreTuff®"
Molded Parts made with "FibreTuff®"
Composition of matter for thermoplastic biopolymer "FibreTuff®"
Composition of matter for thermoplastic biopolymer "FibreTuff®"
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