Biomaterials have been extensively developed and applied in medical devices. Among these materials, bioabsorbable polymers have attracted special attention for orthopedic applications where a transient existence of an implant can provide better results, when compared with permanent implants. Chitosan, a natural biopolymer, has generated enormous interest due to its various advantages such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and osteoconductive properties. In this paper, an assessment of the potential of a developed innovative production process of 3D solid and dense chitosan-based products for biomedical applications is performed and presented. Therefore, it starts with a brief explanation of the technology, highlighting its main features. Then, several potential applications and their markets were identified and assessed. After choosing a primary application and market, its potential as well as its uncertainties and risks were identified. A business model suggesting how to materialize the value from the application was sketched. After that, a brief description of the market as well as the identification of the main competitors and their distinctive features was made. The supply chain analysis and the go-to-market strategy were the following steps. In the end, a final recommendation based on the assessment of the information was prepared.
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Vol. 26. Núm. 2.
Páginas 77-88 (julio - diciembre 2014)
Vol. 26. Núm. 2.
Páginas 77-88 (julio - diciembre 2014)
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Competitiveness of chitosan-based implants
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Nuno Guitian Oliveiraa,b,c,
, Luís F.V. Pintob, Luís Reisa, Alexandra Rodriguesa,d
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a ICEMS, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
b Altakitin S.A., Rua José Gomes Ferreira, Arm. D, 2660-360 São Julião do Tojal, Lisboa, Portugal
c MIT Portugal Program, IST-Tagus Park, Av. Professor Cavaco Silva, 2744-016 Porto Salvo, Portugal
d GI-MOSM, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, ISEL, Rua Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1959-007 Lisboa, Portugal
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Abstract
Keywords:
chitosan
bioabsorbable implants
orthopedic applications
go-to-market strategy.
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