Episode#117| Monica Wellejus:The Road to 3D-Printed Bone

Ossiform is on track to bring the first 3D printed resorbable bone implant to the US market. The company’s preclinical data showed full bone regeneration in six months. Monica Wellejus, Chief Commercial Officer of Ossiform, joins The Lattice to explain how a company built to personalize bone implants for craniomaxillofacial surgeries is pivoting to mass-produced bone implants for foot deformity, and why hospital finance teams, not just the surgeons, may decide whether this technology actually reaches patients.⚠️ Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not constitute engineering, medical, or financial advice. The technologies and procedures discussed may not be commercially available or suitable for every case. Always consult with a qualified professional00:00 Intro | Why 3D printed bone has not reached patients yet02:08 Meet Monica Wellejus and Ossiform05:41 How Ossiform prints bone substitutes using β-TCP ceramics10:12 The long road to FDA clearance and U.S. market entry14:03 Why Ossiform moved away from personalized implants18:26 Listening to surgeons changed everything23:47 Flatfoot reconstruction and Ossiform’s first clinical products30:18 Fundraising, commercialization, and building a MedTech startup38: 54 The hidden decision-makers in healthcare adoption46:31 The future of bone regeneration, AI, and point-of-care manufacturingShow notes: https://3dheals.com/episode-117-monica-wellejus-the-road-to-3d-printed-bone/YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/E8t35WzV7Eg?si=QH-XHfJDwihvqv6nSend us Fan MailSupport the showSubscribe to our premium version and support the show. Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS WebsiteFacebookFacebook GroupYoutube channelAbout Pitch3D