The choice of biomaterial is a key step in the development of a medical device.

Behind every medical device lies one essential element: the material from which it is made.

In regenerative medicine, the choice of biomaterial is a strategic step. It must meet specific requirements to interact with the human body whilst enabling the device to fulfil its objectives.

A biomaterial is therefore not merely a support structure: it plays a direct role in the design of a medical solution.

What is a medical biomaterial?

A medical biomaterial is a material designed to be used in interaction with a biological environment.

Depending on its application, it can serve several functions: supporting tissue, aiding reconstruction, or promoting appropriate interactions with surrounding cells and tissues.

Its development requires a detailed understanding of the interaction between the material and the body.

The essential criteria for a biomaterial

To be used in a medical device, a biomaterial must meet several requirements:

Biocompatibility

The material must be compatible with the body and minimise adverse reactions.

Mechanical properties

Its strength, flexibility and stability must be suited to its intended environment of use.

Structure

The material’s architecture can influence its interactions with tissues and its biological behaviour.

Its behaviour over time

Its behaviour must remain under control throughout its use.

Each characteristic contributes to the safety, performance and feasibility of the medical device.

Biomaterials at the heart of regenerative medicine

In tissue engineering, biomaterials play a central role in the development of new approaches to tissue reconstruction.

They enable the exploration of solutions capable of interacting with living tissue and supporting the biological mechanisms involved in regeneration.

At Lattice Medical, biomaterials are at the heart of our work in regenerative medicine and soft tissue reconstruction.