3D printing sleep apnea therapy device O2Ven will enter the US market
Release date: 2016-06-14
Oventus Medical, Australia's medical device company, will bring the O2Vent, a 3D printing device for snoring and sleep apnea, to the US market this month. The titanium mandibular device will be publicly presented at the 25th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in Denver.
Whether it's excitement, confusion or fear, 3D printing has made us sleepless for some nights. But now, for long-term snorers, 3D printing will soon play the opposite role. Because it provides an effective solution to the irritating sleepless night. Of course, we wouldn't recommend going to 3D printing mattress pillows yourself, but instead suggesting that you pay attention to Oventus Medical's 3D printed medical devices. This medical device will soon become one of the most effective over-the-counter treatments for snoring and sleep apnea.
The United States is a nation with a lot of problems in terms of sleep. It is estimated that 37 million Americans are frequently snoring, and 12 to 18 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder that stops breathing or takes a shallow breath during sleep. In view of this, Oventus will look directly to the United States, and this month will showcase its 3D printing device O2Ven in the United States.
So what is O2vent? How does it work? Most sleep apnea is induced by obstacles in the respiratory system. In this case, the breathing is interrupted by physical blockage in the airway, and the common side effect is snoring. O2vent is a 3D printed titanium mandibular advancement device that seeks to address sleep apnea problems. It draws in air through a "platus" type device and then passes it through a separate airway that sweeps over any nose, tongue, and obstruction at the back of the mouth, directing air directly into the back of the mouth. Each O2Vent with a guardian shape will be optimally matched to the patient's mouth by CAD software. It is said that this method is the most comfortable and effective in all treatments for this condition.
It is reported that this 3D printing device won the FDA's 510K market access permit in April this year, and was included in the Australian ARTG list. It was developed by Dr. Chris Hart, an Australian dentist who is the founder and clinical director of Oventus. It turns out that Hart's invention can make dreams come true: a clinical study in Australia showed that 82% of O2Vent users have completely got rid of snoring, while 100% of users say "significant decline." This proves that O2Vent is very effective for nasal congestion and people who breathe mainly through the mouth.
"According to recent clinical trial data, O2Vent significantly reduced snoring and sleep apnea in most patients, even those who have traditionally failed to treat other treatments due to chronic nasal congestion," Hart said. "The data also shows that O2Vent Increased oxygen levels in most patients. A large number of snorers or patients with mild moderate sleep apnea but who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy now have an alternative treatment option."
O2Vent began to be listed in Australia after being certified by the regulatory authorities. Oventus is currently expanding its production and hopes that this titanium equipment will open up the US market. It is estimated that the global sleep disorder market is as high as $50 billion a year. If their products can cause a sensation, Hart and his team must have a good night's sleep.
(Compiled from 3Ders.org)
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