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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Device Manufacturing

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  • 3D printing in medicine offers personalized solutions and improved surgical outcomes.
  • Limited material options exist for medical 3D printing compared to traditional methods.
  • Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) presents unique advantages like stability, biocompatibility, and flexibility for medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and assess a 3D printer capable of fabricating aortic heart valves using UV-cured silicone.
  • To produce and evaluate the feasibility of a 3D-printed silicone aortic heart valve.
  • To investigate the impact of printing parameters on the quality of 3D-printed heart valves.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a two-level ANOVA experimental design to analyze print speed, nozzle temperature, and layer height.
  • Fabricated 3D-printed silicone aortic heart valves with leaflet thicknesses of 0.8 mm and 1.6 mm.
  • Simulated calcium deposition on heart valve leaflets to assess durability.

Main Results:

  • The UV-cured silicone 3D-printed heart valve performed efficiently.
  • Achieved target flow rates of 5 L/min and 7 L/min.
  • Successfully analyzed the effects of different leaflet thicknesses and simulated wear.

Conclusions:

  • 3D-printed UV-cured silicone aortic heart valves are feasible and function effectively.
  • The study provides insights into optimizing 3D printing parameters for medical applications.
  • This technology holds potential for creating advanced alternatives to human organ transplants.