The main purpose of this investigation was to systematically review the literature regarding case studies on patient-specific implants and devices, with the goal of analyzing the process of developing custom-made medical devices. A content analysis was performed to identify design processes and methodologies implemented to develop devices such as implants adapted to bone geometries. Reverse engineering, computer-aided design, simulation of assets, and rapid prototyping technologies were selected according to their interoperability in a process framework for developing new products. Finally, results from the case studies and process stages identified in the consulted research were analyzed. These results showed a relationship between the scope and complexity of the process and the stage of technology integration of the patient-specific device development. The analyzed case studies were characterized by technical, scientific, and multidisciplinary components to achieve research goals. Likewise, integration of technologies using patient-specific technologies is needed for product development that converges into designing devices, such as implants, biomodels, and cutting drilling guides.
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Gualdrón, C. I. L., Ibarra, E. R. B., Bohórquez, A. P. M., & Bohórquez, I. G. (2019). Present and future for technologies to develop patient-specific medical devices: A systematic review approach. Medical Devices: Evidence and Research. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/MDER.S215947
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