FOI_7075

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7075

Date Request Received: 16/03/2023 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 20/03/2023 00:00:00

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Request Summary: 3D printing technology

Request Category: Students (Educational)


Question Number 1: a) Is 3D printing technology being used at your facilities? ☐Yes ☐No If the answer to Q1a is Yes then skip to Q2. If the answer to Q1a is No then: b) Do you plan on utilizing 3D Printing technology in the near future? ☐Yes ☐No If the answer to Q1b is No then you may skip the rest of the questionnaire. If the answer to Q1b is Yes then: c) What part(s) do you intent to 3D print (e.g. Prosthetic limbs, hearing aids etc.)?

Answer To Question 1: a) No b) Not at this stage but may consider future use in areas such as MaxFax.

Question Number 2: What 3D Printers are being used for producing the parts (Brand name & model)?

Answer To Question 2: N/A

Question Number 3: What type of parts/products are being printed (e.g. Prosthetic hand, prosthetic leg, splint, hip joint etc.) Please be specific.

Answer To Question 3: N/A

Question Number 4: What materials are being commonly used for 3D printing at your facilities?

Answer To Question 4: N/A

Question Number 5: What ISO standards and/or other ASTM/BS standards are being followed when producing the parts/products?

Answer To Question 5: N/A

Question Number 6: Please briefly describe the ethics process that is required for using 3D printing parts in patients?

Answer To Question 6: N/A

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