HEALTHCARE 4.0
research into how the technology can be used , adapted and developed will now grind to a halt .
In fact , according to a recent report published by Market Research Future , the general global 3D bioprinting market is booming , and is expected to gain prominence by demonstrating spectacular growth over the next decade .
Many industry experts actually expect to see major innovation in the space over the coming years .
“ The access to patient-matched devices will be enhanced greatly by the FDA ’ s acceptance of this new technology ,” Dean Carson , vice president of U . S . operations for medical-device manufacturer Anatomics , told Modern Healthcare .
“ They ’ re trying to create a pathway that people can walk along in order to create high quality implants that meet all the standards .
“ You ’ ve got two ends of the spectrum : the companies trying to create the products that are going to advance healthcare and then FDA trying to ensure those products are as safe as possible . A guidance document like this is bridging the gap .”
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