Industry Detail

Market Outline:

3D printing is used to fabricate variuos types of hollow micro-structured suture anchors, and optimize their structure for the effective shaping of tissues. 

CSP Analytics Solutions investigated the role of 3D Printing in Suture and Anchor, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, impact on overal market and its impact on shaping Suture and Anchor Market

Sutures are one of the most widely used devices for adhering separated tissues after injury or surgery

Application Assessment Insights:

3D Printed suture and anchor finds its application across surgeries:

• Surgical sutures with 3D printed anchors can be used for plastic surgery. Reshaping the prominent ear in a minimally invasive manner
• 3D printed anchoring sutures can be used for reconstructive surgery such as nose reshaping, without the need for tissue opening
• 3D printed anchoring sutures can be applied for minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss surgery to decrease the volume of stomach