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Carbon fiber surgical instruments are increasingly being used in medicine, expanding beyond the aerospace and automotive sectors. Carbon fiber surgical instruments-based materials are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional metal-based medical implants due to their lightness, radiolucency, and high strength-to-weight ratio.
Carbon fiber can be combined with a wide variety of polymer matrices through a variety of manufacturing techniques, resulting in composites with distinct properties. Therefore, thorough evaluation of material properties, biocompatibility, and safety are crucial prior to biomedical application.
In order to evaluate biocompatibility for use as medical implants or implantable drug delivery systems in the future, we conducted a systematic evaluation of a number of novel carbon fiber surgical instruments in this study.
Either Carbon Fiber-Sheet Molding Compound or Fused Deposition Modelling-based additive manufacturing was used to produce these carbon fiber surgical instruments. In contrast to conventional methods, both fabrication processes enable high production rates while saving time and money.
Especially important in light of personalized medical devices is that they provide quick prototyping and customization. We investigate the acute and sub-chronic toxicity of 20 carbon fiber surgical instruments, including two surface finishes, as well as their physicochemical and surface properties, material mutagenicity or cytotoxicity in mice and rabbits, respectively.
We show that the majority of carbon fiber surgical instruments were biocompatible in small animal models and non-mutagenic, non-cytotoxic, and moderate in vitro physicochemical and surface changes over time.
A comprehensive material evaluation in the context of orthopedic applications, including assessing the possibility of osseointegration, and a chronic toxicity study using pigs as a larger animal model will be part of the subsequent work.
The Global carbon fiber surgical instruments market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Weronika Soszyska One of the most important company able to accomplish was the introduction of a composite system that makes it possible to quickly fix and release a variety of attachments that are necessary for the operating table to function effectively.
We were able to virtually eliminate all obstructions that limited visibility in comparison to conventional solutions, and the tabletop has a translucent side rail that provides much better visibility of the patient.
The most challenging task was to design and construct a composite material with a variable Young’s modulus and distinct elastic properties across its various sections. Additionally, the structure had to be resistant to sudden changes in load.
It required extensive research, testing, and trial and error. The finished product was unquestionably much more challenging than we initially anticipated. However, we have successfully completed the project and produced a product that meets all of those requirements. Additionally, we have made a potentially significant contribution to healthcare.
The company is currently negotiating with a global manufacturer of space systems regarding the application of the connection system that Wit developed. As part of the Operational Program Smart Growth initiative, the European Regional Development Fund provided financial support to the project.
Wit-Composites implemented the project “Composite system for fast mechanical connections for the medical industry.” In order to improve products, Wit-Composites create prototype composite parts and conduct extensive testing. In addition, they manufacture composite components and possess the expertise and facilities necessary to repair damaged components.
