Chonnam National University Hospital Hosts Medical Device Symposium Utilizing 3D Printing

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Convergence Medical Device Industry Support Center at Chonnam National University Hospital (Director Professor Yoon Taeklim, Department of Orthopedics), Chonnam National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, and Nambu University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation held the "3D Printing-based Human Simulation Medical Device Demonstration Case Symposium."

The symposium, held on the 27th of last month at Deokjae Hall in Chonnam National University Hospital, shared actual usage cases of customized medical devices using 3D printing. It also sought various information exchanges and development directions for building convergence research infrastructure among industry, academia, hospitals, and research institutes.

In particular, lectures were delivered on topics including ▲Introduction to the Convergence Medical Device Industry Support Center and its projects (Choi Sungwon, Research Professor, Chonnam National University Hospital) ▲3D Printing-based Patient-specific Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Orthognathic Bimaxillary Surgery (Professor Kim Jinwoo, Ewha Mokdong Hospital) ▲Use of 3D Printing in Mandibular Reconstruction (Professor Baek Junghwan, Samsung Seoul Hospital) ▲The First Successful Case of 3D Printed Artificial Ankle Bone Replacement in Korea (Professor Kim Beomsu, Inha University Hospital) ▲Reconstruction of maxillofacial bone defects using patient-specific long-lasting titanium implants (Professor Lee Eeryong, Chung-Ang University Hospital) ▲Application of Customized 3D Printed Implants in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty (Professor Yoon Taeklim, Chonnam National University Hospital) ▲Clinical Application and Potential of 3D Printed Medical Devices (Kim Gukbae, CEO of Anymedi Solution) ▲Patient specific Implant Using 3D-Printing Technique and Computer-aided Design (CAD) for Preoperative Planning (Meticuly, Chetarpa Yipyintum).

Director Yoon Taeklim stated, “Through this symposium, we confirmed that the medical industry related to 3D printing is gradually developing,” adding, “We will strive for active research and development and infrastructure establishment so that 3D printing and medical technology can converge not only in the Gwangju region but also in advanced countries such as Korea, the United States, and Europe.”

Meanwhile, Chonnam National University Hospital was selected in 2021 for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Bio-Nano Industry Open Ecosystem Promotion Project’s “Clinical Data-based Musculoskeletal Human Simulation Convergence Technology Support Project.”

Accordingly, over five years, they are supporting the entire process from prototype development to overseas certification (CE, FDA, etc.) to enable domestically manufactured 3D printed medical devices to enter overseas markets, as well as training specialized personnel related to 3D printers.

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