In the article “Nanochon Receives Health Canada Approval to Launch First-in-Human Trial of 3D Printed Knee Implant,” 3D Printing Industry reports that U.S.-based medical device startup Nanochon, co-founded by GW Engineering alumni Ben Holmes, Ph.D. ‘16, has received regulatory approval from Health Canada to begin its first human clinical trial for its 3D printed knee implant.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Chondrograft is a 3D printed, minimally invasive implant developed to support knee cartilage regeneration. Originating from research at the Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnology Lab at George Washington University, the device is engineered for immediate weight-bearing motion. Preclinical studies suggest that it promotes integration with surrounding tissue and may shorten recovery time compared to traditional interventions.”
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