ProtoCAM: Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping.

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Medical Prototypes & Medical Device Production Using Medical 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

ProtoCAM specializes in medical prototyping and medical 3D printing/additive manufacturing. Past ProtoCAM projects have included medical device prototypes, 3D printing medical devices, medical models, and physical prototypes of anatomical parts for medical applications. The use of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies in medical applications is relatively new and innovative, and allows medical device designers to generate a physical, tangible medical prototype to work with, as well as end-use and education pieces.

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Medical rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing has been used for:

  • Medical devices
  • Physical anatomical parts
  • Medical models
  • Orthopedic master patterns

Medical Device Prototyping and Production

Optometry device cover for medical deviceThe design process for new or improved medical devices, such as catheters, stents, fluid administration systems, drug delivery systems, chemotherapy tips, syringes, cardio-vascular devices, vascular access devices, etc. includes the important step of producing, examining, and testing a physical medical prototype. Engineers and designers benefit from 3D printing medical devices and having a medical prototype to sample size and get an idea of a product’s form, fit, and feel.

Beyond actual devices for medical end-use, 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies can be used for component parts for any medical equipment. ProtoCAM has produced medical device prototypes and parts for many major device and medical equipment manufacturers. Additionally, we strive to meet all specifications outlined by our customers, as is most important in this particular field, in order to create the safest, most reliable products possible. This extensive experience with 3D printing medical devices, prototypes, and end-use parts makes ProtoCAM an innovator and reliable source for medical products.

Physical/Anatomical Patterns

Cast Joint - Medical Prototype

Advances in replacing or augmenting human anatomical parts have driven the growth of creating and prototyping medical parts via additive manufacturing. This could be an actual implanted physical part that requires a medical prototype using medical grade material for testing, or it could be a model that is used for research or education. For example, a replacement part that might use the medical implant rapid prototyping/additive manufacturing process would be a bone implant or prosthesis. Alternatively, the medical part might be an external or internal piece used as a brace or supporting structure, such as a rod for a broken bone. In any case, the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing process applied to physical medical parts is another innovative use of 3D printing technology.

(Note: medical prototypes from ProtoCAM are not for in-body use.)

Medical Models

Clear bone anatomical modelProtoCAM can create orthopedic prototypes of anatomical models and medical models for many different end-uses. Medical models have been used as learning tools for many years. Some examples include models of hearts, bones, and joints. Advances in medical rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing medical devices now allow medical practitioners to use physical models to visualize a medical problem and plan treatment. The key element is taking 2D information (from an MRI or CT, or equivalent) and using 3D printing to create a 3D medical model. An example would be a prototype medical model used by a surgeon to plan surgeries more efficiently.

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Orthopedic Prototype Case Study

Medical Prototypes and Parts from ProtoCAM – Key Benefits

  • Fast turn-around
  • Use of USP Class VI -approved materials
  • Confidentiality of product development assured

Materials Used in Medical Prototyping and Production3D-printed mask

  • Silicone rubber
  • Urethane
  • Epoxy
  • United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI approved medical grade materials
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • PC/ABS
  • Nylon
  • Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA)
  • Epoxy

Contact ProtoCAM for  more information on Medical Prototypes, Medical Additive Manufacturing, and Medical 3D Printing Applications
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