An evaluation of the usability and durability of 3D printed versus standard suture materials.
Wound Repair Regen
; 32(3): 229-233, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38534045
ABSTRACT
The capability to produce suture material using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology may have applications in remote health facilities where rapid restocking of supplies is not an option. This is a feasibility study evaluating the usability of 3D-printed sutures in the repair of a laceration wound when compared with standard suture material. The 3D-printed suture material was manufactured using a fused deposition modelling 3D printer and nylon 3D printing filament. Study participants were tasked with performing laceration repairs on the pigs' feet, first with 3-0 WeGo nylon suture material, followed by the 3D-printed nylon suture material. Twenty-six participants were enrolled in the study. Survey data demonstrated statistical significance with how well the 3D suture material performed with knot tying, 8.9 versus 7.5 (p = 0.0018). Statistical significance was observed in the 3D-printed suture's ultimate tensile strength when compared to the 3-0 Novafil suture (274.8 vs. 199.8 MPa, p = 0.0096). The 3D-printed suture also demonstrated statistical significance in ultimate extension when compared to commercial 3-0 WeGo nylon suture (49% vs. 37%, p = 0.0215). This study was successful in using 3D printing technology to manufacture suture material and provided insight into its usability when compared to standard suture material.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sutures
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Tensile Strength
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Feasibility Studies
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Suture Techniques
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Printing, Three-Dimensional
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Wound Repair Regen
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States