ValveXchange Licenses Colorado University 3D Heart Modeling Technology

[CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight]

Colleagues,

As reported by Knowledge | Innovation | Technology ... The official blog of the University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office...

... ValveXchange Inc. recently executed a license agreement with the University of Colorado for a process to transform cardiac imaging data into high-quality three-dimensional models used for heart valve product development, clinician training, and pre-procedure planning.

A patient-specific heart model created from CT and MRI scans of the patient, with all internal features and defects. The light gray areas are made of hard plastic, while the darker gray-blue areas are pliable, rubber-like sections suitable for practice and training. Photo (c) 2009 ValveXchange, Inc.


The CU technology converts data from routine medical imaging of soft tissues (ultrasounds and CT and MRI scans) into 3D models, which are then transformed into physical models using 3D printers. ValveXchange will use the technology in conjunction with its implantable heart valve program. ValveXchange is developing a novel artificial heart valve that has all the advantages of today’s tissue-based heart valves, but can be implanted and replaced through a small incision between the ribs. This approach is expected to replace traditional open-heart surgery for many heart valve procedures.

Read on at: http://cutechtransfer.blogspot.com/2009/11/press-release-valvexchan...

ENJOY!

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