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Bioana: Leveraging Computer Simulations for Efficient Medical Device Development
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Device Management Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Digital Twin
- Virtual Reality
Services
- Testing & Certification
The Challenge
Bioana, a company dedicated to the design and development of medical technology, faced significant challenges in the biomedical engineering field. Before a medical device could be implanted in a patient, extensive testing had to be conducted to determine its lifespan, the optimal material for fabrication, and the stresses it must withstand. For instance, prostheses had to be designed to endure the loads generated by body motion and weight, without failing or significant deformation. Similarly, vascular stents needed to supply optimal blood volumes with predetermined flow rates. Evaluating the performance of these and many other medical devices was crucial, and simulation was a key tool in this process. However, the traditional methods of testing were time-consuming and costly.
About The Customer
Bioana is a company that is dedicated to the design and development of medical technology. The company's innovations stem from the recognition of real medical needs and the use of simulation software to create new technology in the fields of cardiology, diagnostics, and orthopedics. Bioana works closely with other companies and institutions to leverage resources, machines, and personnel to advance medical devices in Mexico. The company's commitment to innovation and collaboration has positioned it as a leader in the medical technology industry in Mexico.
The Solution
Bioana employed a suite of ANSYS software as part of its biomedical design process. ANSYS CFX software was used to reproduce the flow conditions of the artery blood stream and analyze the vorticity, shear stress, blood velocity, and pressure generated by the vascular implant. The software's modeling tools and equations allowed Bioana to define blood properties, making it easy to create new materials such as biomaterials and composites. The static structural module offered multiple tools to establish proper boundary conditions for accurate reproduction of loads on new prosthesis designs. Interaction and contacts within the geometries and/or human body parts were also possible to build in, creating highly predictive simulation models and results. This approach allowed Bioana to test several devices simultaneously and refine them in terms of material and shape to create an optimized solution.
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