The 2015 Taipei International Invention Show & Technomart successfully wrapped up on October 3rd. The three day exhibition attracted professionals from various industries and MIRDC showed the exhibits in the fields of micro forming, biotechnology, healthcare, medical device and dechnology. Of the technologies exhibited, MIRDC’s the New Designed Implant for Fixing the Fracture Bone and the Auto Tube Preparing Machine won the 2015 innovation competition gold and silver medals respectively to demonstrate the capability of prospective and innovative technology.
The New Designed Implant for Fixing the Fracture Bone could help hip fracture patients reduce the possibility of bone punctures and atrophy, as well as the possibilities of infections and surgical risks. This fixing implant was jointly developed by MIRDC and numerous orthopedic physicians, and is the first in Taiwan to use a design of tapered concentric ring. This design improves traditional fixing implant and surgical shortcomings. In addition, the angle of the taper for the fixing implant can be changed according to the size of the patient’s femur, indicating that this device can be used by patients with different bone characteristics. This device can simplify surgical procedures and only leave a small wound from minimally invasive surgery, which is beneficial to aesthetics after surgery and recovery speed. This device also decreases the manufacturing cost of domestic medical equipment manufacturers and brings benefits to relevant industry operators in Taiwan. Currently, this device has already obtained design and process technology patents in Taiwan, China, and the United States separately, and many makers have already inquired about transfer of the patent and other relevant technologies.
The Auto Tube Preparing Machine is the first of its kind in Taiwan and can simplify the hectic and arduous job of medical laboratory personnel. At present, medical testing personnel stick barcodes on test tubes by hands. Medical testing personnel usually need to process 1,500 test tubes on a daily basis, which means they take a significant amount of time on sticking barcodes, causing undue burden on these personnel. To solve this problem, MIRDC worked with Kaohsiung Medical University and Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiaokang Hospital to develop the Auto Tube Preparing Machine. This device can be used for different size test tubes and the urine collection tubes that are often used in health checkups, and can meet the need of specification for different makers. By linking to the hospital information system, this device can automatically make tube preparation, labeling, and forms and questionnaires printing. Future planning for this device includes promotion and application at domestic medical centers and hospitals.
For the last few years, MIRDC has developed various technologies to benefit the industry and the society. At the same time, MIRDC is increasing the R&D capabilities, we are also committed to our original intention of working hard for Taiwan industries. Our progressive and stable growth will create more technology products in the future and allow more industries to experience the benefits of MIRDC technology.