fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 months agoorigami-inspired surgical tool 3FOLD speeds up implant procedures to just three seconds
Every year, more than two million implants are placed worldwide. While these devices are life-saving, complications often arise from scarring and infection around the implant. To counter this, Hylomorph created Hylomate, a biocompatible pouch that wraps the implant to safeguard the body. However, its soft and slippery surface made it difficult to handle with conventional surgical tools. Standard tweezers could tear the pouch, while direct hand contact risked contamination, calling for a new solution.