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Implantable medical devices: current status and future developments within the healthy-aims project
1European Technology for Business Limited Codicote Innovation Centre, St Albans Road, Codicote, Herts, SG4 8WH.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|February 19, 2005
Summary
Limited medical implants hinder patient care. A European consortium secured funding to develop novel neuro-prosthetics for disabilities like deafness, blindness, and incontinence.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Current medical implant availability is limited, impacting patient treatment options.
- The European Union (EU) network on Medical Devices identified a need for advanced assistive technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the scarcity of medical implants.
- To secure funding for developing innovative medical devices for neurological disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a specialized consortium from an EU network focused on Medical Devices.
- Securing European Union funding for research and development.
Main Results:
- Successful acquisition of EU funding for a new medical implant development project.
- Initiation of development for a range of medical implants targeting nervous system disabilities.
Conclusions:
- The consortium's efforts are expected to increase the availability of specialized medical implants.
- The developed devices aim to significantly improve the quality of life for patients with deafness, blindness, impaired limb motion, and urinary incontinence.