Resources for the Orthopaedic Implant Manufacturer:

TJR Tribological Testing:

For the assessment of the bearing surfaces of orthopaedic prostheses, BITECIC in partnership with the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering at the University of Leeds provides the orthopaedic industry with a wide range of tribological test methods including:-

• Screening Analysis – Bi-directional Pin-on-Plate testing
• Joint Simulation – Hip, Knee, Ankle and Spine
• Particle Analysis – Separation and Size Characterisation
• Biological Reactivity of Particulate Debris

Numerical Modelling:

• Finite Element Analysis of orthopaedic implants

Health Economic Assessment:

For the Health Economic Evaluation of orthopaedic devices, BITECIC in partnership with MATCH at the Universities of Brunel, Nottingham, Birmingham and Ulster provides industry with a wide range services including:-

• Cost/QALY estimation using the Health Economic Tool
• User Needs Analysis methodology
• Price/Volume Experience Curves

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Strategic Business Planning:

BITECIC uses Technology Roadmapping (TRM) to align customer's capability and product development to the orthopaedic market of the future. For further details contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Collaborative Research:

BITECIC facilitates and manages research collaborations with partner Universities using a range of Government funding schemes including: CASE, KTP, TSB, NHS and FP7. For further details on how you can access external funding options contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

R&D Project Management :

In addition to the above bespoke services, BITECIC can provide expert capability for the assessment and management of orthopaedic R&D projects. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to see what we can offer.