Groundbreaking 3D Printed Tracheal T-Tube Implants Successfully Utilized in Human Patients for the First Time

University Hospitals (UH) implants first patient-specific 3D printed tracheal T-tube, improving airway management for unique cases.

University Hospitals placed the first-ever patient-specific 3D printed T-tube into a human patient.
The FDA granted compassionate use for the case due to complications from the commercial grade T-tube.
Commercial T-tubes can cause complications such as mucus plugging and interference with vocal cords.
A patient-specific 3D printed T-tube was designed with the help of VisionAir Solutions to fit an individual’s unique anatomy.
The patient-specific T-tube improved the patient’s quality of life by reducing complications and allowing for better talking and singing.

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