Photo Release -- 3D Systems Introduces Groundbreaking Virtual Medical Training Solutions for Advanced Care and Improved Patie...
March 23 2015 - 9:00AM
- ARTHRO Mentor Hip Diagnostics is the only available VR
simulation module for complex hip arthroscopy procedures
- Comprehensive Advanced Knee module includes customizable
diagnostics
- 3DS to showcase its full range of personalized healthcare
solutions at AAOS Annual Meeting
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today the release of two new
training modules for its SimbionixTM ARTHRO Mentor™ arthroscopic
training simulator: the Hip Diagnostics module and the Advanced
Knee module. Together, these 3D virtual reality (VR) training
solutions improve surgical preparedness and planning for complex
orthopaedic procedures.
A photo accompanying this release is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=31567 "These new
modules are part of the latest 3D Systems Healthcare technology,
materials and know-how that are designed to power personalized
surgery," said Kevin McAlea, Chief Operating Officer, Healthcare,
3DS. "We are dedicated to helping doctors train for, plan, practice
and perform complex medical procedures and achieve better patient
outcomes."
The company's expanding digital surgical tools include accurate
3D printed anatomical models, advanced virtual reality simulators,
direct metal printing for serial production of orthopedic products
and personalized 3D printed surgical guides and instruments.
The ARTHRO Mentor Hip Diagnostics, the first of its kind, was
developed to meet the growing demand for arthroscopic training.
Over the past decade a growing number of surgeons have turned to
arthroscopy for performing hip procedures in an attempt to avoid
the possible pitfalls of open surgery: scarring, blood loss, long
recovery times and greater pain. Until now, the lack of available
training simulators made this challenging procedure highly
difficult to perfect. Today, using the ARTHRO Mentor Hip
Diagnostics module, surgeons have the opportunity to experience the
70-degree arthroscope, limited maneuverability and difficult
orientation from different portals in the round joint. This allows
trainees and experienced surgeons alike to build critical
confidence and competencies without risk to patient safety.
The Advanced Knee module provides a realistic, comprehensive
training environment for diagnostics, the acquisition of basic
skills and practicing a full meniscectomy procedure, which is
utilized to repair a torn meniscus. The diagnostics are fully
customizable, allowing surgeons to determine the level of
difficulty and procedure method. Using the Advanced Knee module,
surgeons get a true-to-life practice experience that helps them
develop the skills and confidence for live surgery.
Watch a video highlighting these two new simulation modules
here.
3DS will showcase its full range of healthcare solutions at the
2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
(AAOS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 25-27, in booth #1238. From the
training room to the operating room, 3DS' advanced product
offerings for orthopaedic surgeons include direct metal implants,
personalized surgical guides and medical models, and surgical
simulation, including the newest training module additions to the
ARTHRO Mentor simulator. 3DS' display at AAOS will include the
following:
- 3D printed clinical models for surgical planning using medical
image data, ranging from bone models for reconstruction to models
of organs;
- Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP® System), a market-cleared,
service-based approach to personalized surgery, combining 3DS'
expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and 3D
printing;
- SimbionixTM virtual reality simulators and 3D printed
anatomical phantoms for realistic medical and surgical training;
and
- Leading 3D printing technologies for healthcare, including
Direct Metal Printing (DMP) with the ProXTM 200, Selective Laser
Sintering (SLS) with the ProX 500 and MultiJet printing with the
ProJet® 5500X.
Throughout its displays, 3DS will demonstrate the power of its
digital thread for personalized surgery, a proprietary workflow
guiding the entire process from patient medical imaging through
surgical outcomes, making possible the transition from the virtual
world to the physical with perceptual design tools and software,
surgical simulation and 3D printed surgical guides and models.
Learn more about 3DS' commitment to manufacturing the future
today at www.3dsystems.com.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D
digital design and fabrication solutions available today, including
3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts. Its
powerful ecosystem transforms entire industries by empowering
professionals and consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life
using its vast material selection, including plastics, metals,
ceramics and edibles. 3DS' leading personalized medicine
capabilities save lives and include end-to-end simulation, training
and planning, and printing of surgical instruments and devices for
personalized surgery and patient specific medical and dental
devices. Its democratized 3D digital design, fabrication and
inspection products provide seamless interoperability and
incorporate the latest immersive computing technologies. 3DS'
products and services disrupt traditional methods, deliver improved
results and empower its customers to manufacture the future
now.
Leadership Through Innovation and
Technology
- 3DS invented 3D printing with its Stereolithography (SLA)
printer and was the first to commercialize it in 1989.
- 3DS invented Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing and was
the first to commercialize it in 1992.
- 3DS invented the ColorJet Printing (CJP) class of 3D printers
and was the first to commercialize 3D powder-based systems in
1994.
- 3DS invented MultiJet Printing (MJP) printers and was the first
to commercialize it in 1996.
- 3DS Medical Modeling pioneered virtual surgical planning (VSP)
and its services are world-leading, helping many thousands of
patients on an annual basis.
Today its comprehensive range of 3D printers is the industry's
benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in aerospace,
automotive, patient specific medical device and a variety of
consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
More information on the company is available at
www.3dsystems.com.
CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten
Email: Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com
Media Contact:
Wendy Pinckney
Email: Press@3dsystems.com
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