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A Workshop on Mechanical Compatibility of Medical Devices and Interventions

01 March 2023, 18:00, FIBEr – KU Leuven Core Facility For Biomechanical Experimentation

The FDA defines biocompatibility as “the ability of a device material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific situation”. The main focus is often on limiting the inflammatory response and biological response to a foreign body. However, for load-bearing devices, the device's mechanical properties are also considered. Indeed, to avoid (long-term) failure, high-strength materials are typically selected resulting in stiffness properties that by far exceed that of the surrounding and/or replaced tissue. However, such a mismatch or, in other words, poor mechano-compatibility, can result in either stress-shielding (causing tissue resorption), or stress concentrations (causing tissue damage) with a direct impact on the success and longevity of your surgical procedure.

That’s why research on medical devices must include biomechanical testing to understand better the interaction between the device and the surrounding tissues and the loads to which they will be exposed.

In this free, one-hour workshop, you will learn about mechano-compatibility and its practical application in orthopaedic surgery, including live demonstrations of biomechanical testing in orthopaedics.

So come and join FIBEr to improve the overall success and patient outcomes of your orthopaedic procedures through improved understanding and utilization of the principles of mechanocompatibility.

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Agenda:

18:00 – 18:05: Welcome (prof. Nele Famaey)

18:05 – 18:20: Why is mechano-compatibility essential for orthopaedics medical device development? (prof. Lennart Scheys,  prof. Harry van Lenthe)

18:25 – 18:40:  Case study (TBC)

18:40 – 19:15: Set-up demonstrations (Heleen Fehervary, Ph.D, Magdalena Woś, Thomas Louwagie)

From 19:15: Drinks & sandwiches

When: 1 March 2023, 18.00 (welcome from 17:30)

Where: FIBEr – KU Leuven Core Facility For Biomechanical Experimentation, Celestijnenlaan 300, 3001 Heverlee (4th floor)

In case of questions, contact us via FIBEr@kuleuven.be.