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FDA Presents Webinar on Technical Considerations for Additive Manufactured Medical Devices

On December 5, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the final version of its guidance entitled “Technical Considerations for Additive Manufactured Medical Devices; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff.” As a follow up to the Guidance’s release the FDA held a webinar on January 10, 2017, to present an … Continue Reading

FDA Guidance Offers Initial Thoughts on Technical Considerations Specific to Medical Devices Using 3D Printing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of its guidance entitled “Technical Considerations for Additive Manufactured Medical Devices; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff,” which was published in the Federal Register. This guidance was previously circulated in May 2016 in a draft form and underwent a comment period, where … Continue Reading

FDA Consumer Update: The 3Rs of 3D Printing – FDA’s Role

On December 21, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) posted a Consumer Update and accompanying video on the “The 3Rs of 3D Printing: FDA’s Role,”  which reconfirms its position on the importance of 3D printed medical devices.  The FDA sums up its role in this “innovative space” as regulate, research, and resource (i.e., … Continue Reading

FDA Publishes Draft Guidance Regarding 3D Printing Of Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved more than 80 medical devices that involve 3D printing and one prescription drug.  It also held a public workshop to obtain information and input about 3D printing issues on October 8 and 9, 2014.  FDA brought together technical 3D printing expertise from various industries and sectors … Continue Reading

3D Printing Medical Devices

3D printing is providing physicians with a steady flow of new options for medical treatment. Reports are constantly emerging about novel, life-saving procedures made possible through 3D printing. As one might imagine, however, 3D printing a medical device for use in humans carries particular challenges not present with 3D printing in other contexts.… Continue Reading
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