{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F0106ef0b-eb2a-437c-8313-50a3b8202c2f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Insights Into the New FDA 3D Printing Guidance & How It Impacts Med Device New Product Development","description":"3D printing can impact new product development and manufacturing. \n\nIt\u2019s a technology that is hot in many different industries, including medical device development. \n\nIt\u2019s been around for several decades, and now more than 85 devices are on the market that have been 3D printed, including a 3D-printed medication.\n\nWhile it\u2019s not a new technology, there are new guidance considerations from the FDA on this subject.\n\nMike Drues, President of Vascular Sciences, works with overseeing organizations including Health Canada and the FDA and helps people in the medical device industry navigate regulations. He\u2019s worked with 3D printing for a long time, and he has a lot of valuable insight to share.\n\nSome of the topics that you\u2019ll hear about on today\u2019s episode include:\n\n\u25cf\tWhy 3D printing matters from an FDA standpoint\n\u25cf\tSome of the advantages of 3D printing, and how it relates to personalized medicine.\n\u25cf\tSome of the potential ramifications of hospitals and other medical providers becoming \u201cmedical device manufacturers\u201d by using 3D printing on-site.\n\u25cf\tA few common criticisms of 3D printing, along with Mike\u2019s observations on how they can or will be overcome.\n\u25cf\tExamples of real-world ways that 3D printing is being used currently.\n\u25cf\tTips for those who are considering using 3D printing technology for creating medical devices.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd0cdb1d-8d7a-4840-aacc-207aa52811ea/5dc12a9f-ebbf-4f95-84f2-8cc9f89c93cd.jpg"}