Abstract
AbstractIn this work, CAD design and additive manufacturing (3D printing) are used to fabricate surgical staples. The staples were analysed on their mechanical robustness according to ASTM standard F564-17 which involved the in-house design, prototyping and fabrication (using 3D printing) of specialized grips and extension blocks. Our results indicated that staples 3D printed using carbon fibre reinforced nylon 6 (CF-PA6) exhibited a strength value of 37 ± 3 MPa coupled with an implantation-suitable ductility value of 26 ± 4%. The mechanical robustness of CF-PA6 staples subjected to immersion in simulated body fluid resulted in a reduction in stiffness and strength of 40% and 70% over 5 weeks, respectively. The carbon fibre nylon composite staples were able to handle a load of 15 kg and 5 kg prior and following immersion in simulated body fluid, respectively.
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Funder
Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Australian Research Council
The University of Wollongong
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science
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