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Review
. 2021 Jan 12:2021:6653967.
doi: 10.1155/2021/6653967. eCollection 2021.

Application of 3D Printing in Implantable Medical Devices

Zhenzhen Wang  1 , Yan Yang  1
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Application of 3D Printing in Implantable Medical Devices

Zhenzhen Wang et al. Biomed Res Int. .

Abstract

3D printing technology is widely used in the field of implantable medical device in recent decades because of its advantages in high precision, complex structure, and high material utilization. Based on the characteristics of 3D printing technology, this paper reviews the manufacturing process, materials, and some typical products of 3D printing implantable medical devices and analyzes and summarizes the development trend of 3D printed implantable medical devices.

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The working principle of Stereo Lithography Apparatus [10].
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Laminated Object Manufacturing.
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Working principle of selective laser sintering process.
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The working principle of fused deposition manufacturing [14].
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Three-Dimensional Printing.
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Process of preparing blood vessel stent by 3D printing technology [42].
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Vascular stent printed by SLM technology [44].
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Biodegradable vascular stents prepared by RSF system [45].
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PCL spiral vascular stent [46].
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Biological heart valve replacement [50].
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Mechanical heart valve replacement [50].
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Aortic valve model and printed product [54].
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Total knee replacement X-ray [70].
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