Systems and methods for remote manufacturing of medical devices
US10528031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/40
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for remote manufacturing of medical devices are provided. The system can be installed at a facility (e.g., at a hospital or other medical facility), and includes a remote manufacturing unit (RMU) that allows for customized, rapid fabrication of medical devices at the medical facility using suitable manufacturing techniques such as three-dimensional (3D) printing, additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, etc. The RMU can communicate with a computer system which presents a healthcare professional with a digital catalog of medical products, and allows the healthcare professional to select and customize a desired device to be manufactured at the facility.
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