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Expert Manufacturing of Patient Specific Implants

Creating the perfect fit with our
state-of-the-art Patient Specific Implants.

At Attenborough Medical, our designers design and manufacture patient specific implants which are individually and specially designed using biocompatible materials that have a clinic history of use.

+ Discover the benefits of our bio-compatible materials.

How are our patient specific implants manufactured?

Implants should be made to fit the patient, rather than the patient fitting a pre-made implant. Patient-Specific Implants are manufactured for each patient with regard to their anatomy, pathology and requirements of the surgeon for the design, fixation solutions and materials used. They are designed and created based on a personalised maxillofacial anatomical model that is recreated from computer tomography scan images.

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So, what manufacturing services do Attenborough Medical provide?

Attenborough Medical provide a wide range of implant services:

- Utilisation of your patient data as basic input
- Virtual reconstruction of bone defects and injuries
- Complete manufacturing structure
- Selection of recognised Bio-compatible materials (Titanium, Titanium Mesh or PEEK). + Find out more
- 3D printing of anatomical model and cutting template.
- Comprehensive documentation of all processes involved.
- Free advice without any obligation.

All the services provided by Attenborough Medical will need image processing of patient data requested by CD or through PACS. All stages of the process will be documented and confirmed reducing complications.

We're one of the UK's leading innovators of peek, titanium and titanium mesh patient-specific implant manufacturers.

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Benefits of PEEK material

  • Bio-compatible and non-toxic to the body.

    PEEK is incredibly stable and durable, it's a popular choice for patient specific implants because it is a proven bio-compatible, meaning that it's 100% non-toxic to the body.

  • Can be easily re-constructed and modified during surgery.

    It's a material which can be constructed into any shape and design, due to its robust character it can not only withstand the manufacturing process but also last longer.

  • Resists Moist Environments

    This material doesn't break down due to moisture which is highly imperative when inside the body which is full of watery tissue and fluids.

Benefits of Titanium material

  • Non-allergenic and Bio-compatible

    Titanium is an excellent material for patient specific implants due to its bio-compatible and non-allergenic qualities, meaning that the body will not reject and attack the foreign body. 

  • Osseo-integration

    Over time, the titanium implant can become one with the human bone over time.

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Benefits of Titanium Mesh material

  • Bio-compatible

    Titanium Mesh is an excellent material for patient specific implants due to its bio-compatible and non-allergenic qualities, meaning that the body will not reject and attack the foreign body. 

  • Osseo-integration

    Over time, the titanium implant can become one with the human bone over time.

Our Full Project Management Solution

1. Scanning

How to secure optimal scanning results:

- Patient scans must be current and precise.

- The spatial resolution of the scans should range between 0.75 and 1.25mm but not exceed 2mm

- Avoid movement during the scanning process.

- Save the entire scan (including all sub-files) as a DICOM file.

2. Data Preparation

How to prepare your data:

- To process your request as speedily as possible, we need your scanning data in a single compressed file in ZIP or RAR format.

- You can send your data on CD by post or PACS secure system.

4. Manufacturing & Delivery

Patient specific implants are always shipped with the corresponding anatomical model.

Anatomical models and patient specific implants are delivered non-sterile. Please observe and follow the cleaning and sterilisation instruction provided. The implants must be sent through the entire cleaning, disinfecting and sterilisation cycle prior for use.

Anatomical models may never be cleaned and sterilised. Be sure to remove the patient specific implant prior to cleaning and sterilisation.

3. Data Transmission

Important Information to be provided:

- Name of patient.

- Name and hospital of treating physician.

- Patient Specific Implant or anatomical model or both.

- Additional order information and comments, e.g. material preferred, thickness, sketch in outline etc.

- Scheduled date of operation / request delivery date for the implant.