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=Basics=
*This page explores if medical devices can currently be 3D Printed, if so in which cases already uses 3D Printing, and how to expand this group further

=Existing Medical Use Cases=
==Dental Implants==
*Uses SLA like processes and either some form of pre-ceramic/sinter material, or use the 3D Printed part for molds

==Joint Replacement==
*Typically uses special alloys and [[EBM]] printers

==Prosthetics==
*It isn't a standard practice, but custom prosthetics with even FDM printers are becoming common
*This also allows for a unique experience where people with amputations can actually '''USE THEM''' for unique cosplay
**DEUS EX, a cyberpunk game made some prosthetic arms that matched the look of in game ones (did they release the CAD etc?)
*Some charaties have designed/donated arms
*Need to look up legs etc
*Also more complex (IE haptic and/or robotic) devices have been built

=Near Future / In Development Use Cases=
==Venturi Valves==
*Used in some sorts of oxygen thearapy/venthilation for dilluting near pure oxygen to usable levels
*[[Open Source Venturi Mask Valve]]

==Face Masks==
*The main "sheild" should most likely be injection molded or thermoformed, but the harness is great to 3D Print

=See Also=
*[[COVID-19]]

=Useful Links=
*[https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21838078/the-challenge-of-3d-printing-medical-devices An Article on the Subject]