Healshape develops natural, absorbable bioprosthetic products using 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering to facilitate soft tissue reconstruction. Their first product is a personalized breast bioprosthesis designed for women who have undergone mastectomy due to breast cancer, addressing the need for effective reconstruction solutions.
Funding
$7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Breast cancer survivors who undergo mastectomy often face challenges in finding effective and natural reconstruction options. Existing solutions may not always provide a personalized fit or utilize the body's own regenerative capabilities, leading to potential complications and dissatisfaction. The demand for breast reconstruction is significant, with a considerable percentage of women worldwide and in specific regions like France opting for reconstructive surgery after mastectomy.
Solution
Healshape is developing personalized, absorbable breast bioprostheses using 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering techniques to facilitate natural soft tissue reconstruction for women who have undergone mastectomy. Their approach leverages a portfolio of patents and expertise in 3D printing, biochemistry, and tissue engineering to create solutions that promote self-tissue regeneration from the patient's own cells. The bioprostheses are designed to be natural and personalized, addressing the need for effective and aesthetically pleasing reconstruction outcomes. Healshape aims to provide a reconstruction option that not only restores form but also supports the body's natural healing processes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomy and are seeking natural, personalized breast reconstruction options, as well as surgeons specializing in reconstructive surgery.
Features
- Personalized breast bioprosthesis designed for women who have undergone mastectomy
- Utilizes 3D bioprinting technology for precise and customized implant creation
- Employs tissue engineering techniques to promote natural tissue regeneration
- Absorbable materials allow for gradual replacement with the patient's own tissue