Over the past few years, 3D printing technology has evolved by many folds as researchers and organizations continue to experiment with it at an unprecedented rate. At this point, we’ve seen 3D printing technology being used to print out full-fledged bridges, buildings, and even a functional human heart! Now, for the first time in the medical field, a 20-year-old girl has become the first person to get a functional 3D-printed ear that is made of her living cells. Read the details below!
According to a recent report by the New York Times, 20-year-old Alexa from Mexico was the first individual to undergo a successful ear transplant with 3D printed technology. The first-of-its-kind clinical trial was orchestrated by a regenerative medicine company called 3DBio Therapeutics to treat the girl, who was born with a tiny, misshaped right ear.
Additionally, Dr. Daniel Cohen, the CEO of 3DBio Therapeutics, described the successful ear implant using 3D printed technology as “a truly historic moment.” Furthermore, Dr. Cohen mentioned that he hopes that the successful clinical trial of the procedure could expand to other sectors of the medical field.
