J 2024

3D printing traceability in healthcare using 3Diamond software

CAPEK, Lukas and Daniel SCHWARZ

Basic information

Original name

3D printing traceability in healthcare using 3Diamond software

Authors

CAPEK, Lukas (203 Czech Republic) and Daniel SCHWARZ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Heliyon, CAMBRIDGE, CELL PRESS, 2024, 2405-8440

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30230 Other clinical medicine subjects

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Impact factor

Impact factor: 4.000 in 2022

Organization unit

Faculty of Medicine

UT WoS

001254286000001

Keywords in English

Software; 3D printing technology; Data management; Cybersecurity; Product lifecycle management

Tags

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 9/7/2024 13:17, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

Abstract

V originále

Background: 3D printing is one of the fastest-growing technologies in medicine, but it is essential to have a system for 3D printing documentation that is accessible for not only clinical engineers and surgeons, but also quality managers and data-privacy officers in hospitals. Dedicated software such as product lifecycle management (PLM) software could enable comprehensive management and traceability of all data relevant to 3D printing tasks in a hospital and would highly beneficial. Therefore, customizable software called 3Diamond was developed for 3D printing in medicine. Methods: The software development process involved several stages, including setting specifications based on end-user requirements, design, implementation, and testing. In order to ensure the software's long-term success and smooth operation, critical phases were also considered, such as deployment and maintenance. Results: The developed software provides immediate and complete traceability of all preparations and controls, as well as management of reports, orders, stock, and post-operative follow-up of tasks related to 3D printing in a hospital. Based on user requirements, software testing is provided automatically with each release. The software was implemented in a natural clinical environment with a developed 3D printing center. Conclusion: Although 3D printing has potential for innovation in the medical profession, it is nevertheless subject to regulations. Even though there are exemptions for patient-specific products, the effects of their local legal implementations related to 3D printing cannot be fully overseen. To this end, 3Diamond provides a robust system for 3D printing documentation that is accessible to different personnel in hospitals.