What people ask us.
Practical answers to the questions that come up most often — from clinicians, procurement, regulators, patients, and partners. If your question isn't here, contact us.
Clinical questions.
Re-operation cases are a particular strength of the patient-matched approach. The geometry is re-derived from the current CT, the soft-tissue envelope is typically thinner, and the porous bone-contact surface supports re-integration. We have several hundred documented re-do cases in our dataset.
Active infection is a contraindication for any implant. The standard of care is infection eradication, then delayed cranioplasty. Our porous titanium is the preferred material for delayed cranioplasty after infection, given the favourable integration biology.
Yes. Ti-6Al-4V ELI is non-magnetic. MRI under 3 T has been validated. Mild heat generation is well within safety limits. Post-operative MRI is fully supported.
Our paediatric programme covers patients as young as 2 years old. The implant is sized to the patient; the porous micro-architecture supports bone ingrowth as the child grows. Long-term follow-up is in our registry.
Yes. The patient-matched design includes accessible screw positions for planned removal. In re-operation cases, our 0% critical failure re-operation rate suggests the need for removal is exceptionally rare.
Surgical time depends on defect complexity, but the MEI workflow and patient-matched geometry typically reduce OR time by 30–60 minutes compared to conventional mesh / PEEK. For large bifrontal defects, the time saving can be 60–90 minutes.
Cosmetic outcomes are a particular strength. The biomimetic dual-surface design and 1:1 curvature restoration deliver natural aesthetic outcomes. Patient-reported outcomes consistently show high satisfaction with aesthetic and quality-of-life measures.
Procurement questions.
The unit price of the implant is higher than mesh, comparable to PEEK. But the total cost of care is significantly lower because complications are an order of magnitude less frequent. A detailed health-economic model is available under NDA.
See our coding reference. We support each country with country-specific evidence dossiers. CPT, OPS-301, CCAM, OPCS-4, ICD-10-PCS, NPC, CND, EMDN, GMDN — all in one place.
In Europe we work with Prospitalia, AGKAMED, Charité CFM (DE); UGAP, Resah, UniHA (FR); Consip (IT); NHS Supply Chain HCTED (UK). In the US we work with major GPOs. See the full list.
5–7 working days from CT to sterile implant. 3 days expedited. DHL / FedEx direct to hospital. ±10% size backup implant shipped together.
One. Every implant is patient-matched, so the "minimum order" is always one.
Patient questions.
Titanium alloy — the same material used in joint replacements, dental implants, and many other medical devices for decades. Specifically, medical-grade Ti-6Al-4V ELI, manufactured to the strictest international standards.
Yes. The implant is non-magnetic. MRI scans are safe both during and after the procedure.
Titanium implants are designed to last a lifetime. The porous surface supports bone ingrowth that integrates the implant with your own bone over time.
The implant is shaped to match your natural skull exactly. Most patients report they cannot feel the implant after recovery.
Recovery depends on the underlying condition and the surgical approach. Your neurosurgeon will discuss the expected recovery timeline with you. The patient-matched geometry typically shortens the surgical procedure itself.