Create O&P is launching the world’s first fully integrated medical grade 3D printing system specifically for orthotic and prosthetic devices. The system brings prosthetic and orthotic printing right into the clinic, enabling practitioners to design and 3D print a variety of devices on their own, rather than ordering them from the company. It currently allows for the printing of eight types of devices, including flexible inner sockets, diagnostic sockets, leg covers, arms, fingers, wrist braces, and partial hands, as well as medical models.
“We are excited to introduce an easy-to-use 3D printing system that is medical-grade and empowers clinicians to provide the latest in care options to their patients,” said Create O&P CEO Jeff Erenstone, CPO. “I’ve been using this system in my three clinics for the past year and have made my patients very happy with customized devices that fit well and look really great.”
The printer works with Create O&P’s proprietary Flexy Fit Prosthetics filament, which is used to create lightweight, durable and flexible devices, along with the company’s rigid filament options. Flexy Fit material is included in the clinician package along with the printer, 3D model slicing software, a scanner, and proprietary designs and design services from Create O&P.
“Clinicians can design some devices, such as diagnostic sockets or flexible inner sockets, on their own using CAD/CAM, or use Create O&P’s design services to design and code custom devices for their patients,” said Erenstone. “Our system cuts about 50% of the time that a clinician typically spends fabricating a similar device. While the print may take several hours or up to a day, the hands-on component of lab time is drastically reduced. It really is plug and play, and we will be there to get you up and running.”
Over the course of the next year, Create O&P plans to introduce additional devices that clinicians can print with the new system.
“We have a few exciting surprises up our sleeve, and we are really looking forward to further increasing practitioners’ capabilities,” said Erenstone.
Create O&P will be at the AOPA (American Orthotic Prosthetic Association) 2016 National Assembly in Boston this weekend. The conference is taking place from September 8-11; if you’re in attendance, stop by and see Create O&P – and their new 3D printing system – at Booth #105. Discus this new hardware further over in the Medical Grade 3D Printer for Orthotics/Prosthetics forum at 3DPB.com.