ROCK HILL, S.C., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 3D
Systems (NYSE: DDD) and Stryker announced an exclusive distribution
partnership for VSP® (Virtual Surgical Planning) and
anatomical models for the craniomaxillofacial specialty. This
partnership will drive the availability of personalized surgical
planning and techniques to healthcare professionals – saving both
surgeons and patients hours in the operating room.1
Established by 3D Systems, VSP technology received FDA market
clearance as a service-based approach to personalized surgery,
combining expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and 3D
printing. The surgeon initiates the process, bringing their
clinical knowledge and desired surgical plan to an online web
meeting with a 3D Systems biomedical engineer to simulate and plan
the surgical procedure. The outcome is a digital plan that is
transferred to the operating room via accurate 3D printed
patient-specific models, guides and templates.
"Collaborating with surgeons to deliver the best possible
patient outcomes is of the utmost importance to our company," said
Kevin McAlea, executive vice
president, general manager, metals and healthcare, 3D Systems.
"With the advancement of 3D printing, combined with the surgeon's
ability to use our Virtual Surgical Planning and anatomical
modeling technologies, a patient's life can be forever changed. It
provides surgeons with the ability to have a clear 3D visualization
of a patient's anatomy and to develop a customized surgical plan
prior to even entering the operating room."
As a pioneer in the personalized medicine space, 3D Systems has
provided VSP or anatomical services in more than 100,000
cases. Stryker's Craniomaxillofacial business specializes in
providing patient-specific options and innovative solutions that
help drive efficiencies in surgical suites. The combination of
Stryker's specialized sales force with 3D Systems' cutting-edge 3D
printing and patient-specific solutions positions both companies to
provide a superior level of service to healthcare professionals who
use these revolutionary products.
"This partnership allows us to better support the rapidly
evolving needs of our customers and accelerate innovation in the
area of personalized medicine," stated David Mercado, vice president and general
manager, Stryker. "We are very pleased that 3D Systems chose us as
their long-term collaborator in this space."
"We have a history of achieving positive patient outcomes
working with Stryker," said Katie
Weimer, vice president, medical devices, 3D Systems. "I am
so proud to partner with a world leader in medical technologies to
deliver our innovative solutions – helping surgeons change the
lives of their patients."
The agreement between 3D Systems and Stryker is specific to
the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. For more information on these
services, please visit the 3D Systems or Stryker websites.
1 Sink J, Hamlar D, Kademani D, Khariwala SS:
Computer-aided stereolithography for presurgical planning in fibula
free tissue reconstruction of the mandible. J Reconstr Microsurg
28:395-404, 2012.
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About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world's leading
medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is
driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative
products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and
Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital
outcomes. More information is available
at www.stryker.com.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems provides comprehensive 3D
products and services, including 3D printers, print materials, on
demand manufacturing services and digital design tools. Its
ecosystem supports advanced applications from the product design
shop to the factory floor to the operating room. 3D Systems'
precision healthcare capabilities include simulation, Virtual
Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and dental devices
as well as patient-specific surgical instruments. As the
originator of 3D printing and a shaper of future 3D solutions, 3D
Systems has spent its 30-year history enabling professionals and
companies to optimize their designs, transform their workflows,
bring innovative products to market and drive new business models.
More information on the company is available
at www.3dsystems.com.
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