Impact of 3D printed medical equipment on the management of the Covid19 pandemic

Abstract

Summary Very high mortality rates of coronavirus pandemic (COVID‐19) are observed around the world due to lack of medical equipment. The increased need for medical devices and personal protective equipment (PPE) has kept several healthcare professionals at risk. Fortunately, 3D printing technology allows to overcome the lack of medical supplies. This study highlights the impact of 3D printing on the combat against COVID19, and its importance in the medical product supply chain. Indeed, the existing medical equipment fabricated by 3D printing technology and its role in the management of Covid19 pandemic is presented. Moreover, the last works are examined to know whether the models of the medical equipment are free of use and whether useful informations are presented (eg, available design data and setup guidelines).

Cleaning and Re-Use of cobas® 6800/8800 Processing Plates for the SARS-CoV-2 Assay

“…To meet these challenges, as health care providers, we must prioritize conserving, substituting, adapting, re-using and re-allocating what resources we do have. Examples of meeting challenges has been displayed in many ways over the last few months including: using a single swab for both NP and oropharyngeal specimen collection, institutions preparing their own viral or universal transport media, 3D printing of nasopharyngeal swabs, ventilator parts, and various PPE, and the re-use of single-use, disposable PPE [5][6][7] .…”

Design and construction of a simplified, gas-driven, pressure-controlled emergency ventilator

“…The presented device is a most basic version for an emergency ventilator with semiautomatic adjustment of pressure-frequency relation towards an almost constant minute ventilation. In case successful mass production can be ensured, multiple options for improvements can be added: The use of oxygen can be reduced by using a Venturi injector at the gas inlet interface [ 25 , 26 ]. Simultaneously, the oxygen ratio could be reduced to a value below 100%, e. g. 50%.…”

Use of three-dimensional technology in tracheal intubation: an alternative to minimize the contamination risk by COVID-19

“…Based on this scenario, rapid and low-cost methods are required to stop the virus spread. (1,2) Three-dimensional printing has enabled the production of equipment such as videolaryngoscope systems in a timely fashion and with low cost. (2) Videolaryngoscopy makes tracheal intubation more successful.…”

“…Three-dimensional printing has enabled the production of equipment such as videolaryngoscope systems in a timely fashion and with low cost. ( 2 ) Videolaryngoscopy makes tracheal intubation more successful. ( 3 ) In addition, in COVID-19 cases this equipment may increase the distance between the providers and the patients airways, facilitate the interventions of health care professional, reduce duration of procedure, and minimize the contamination.…”