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“This requirement was in order to speed up fabrication of noses, ears and masks,” he explained. “It would also help to improve prosthetics design and enable new services to be provided, such as surgical planning models and templates. “A business case was put together to purchase items such as software and a 3D printer, but the costs were extremely high – with software priced at £17,000 per annum and a printer at £35,000. To achieve a successful business case, the unit needed to demonstrate its capability to user 3D printing and the applications, for better outcomes. “The solution was to source free software which is capable of doing the job, of which there are several, and to receive relevant training material on how to use it. We delivered the software, training manuals and a suitable PC to the MaxFac team, and sourced local – and cheap – external 3D printing resources. We also produced test prints and case studies which demonstrated the potential for improved services and strengthened the business case, as well as dramatically reducing the costs.” Concluding his talk, Stewart said: “NHS clinical engineers have a major role in developing relevant medical devices. With the growth of medical 3D printing, telehealth and medical device development, a clinical engineering department should be the first port of call for any clinical staff.” Stewart believes the future will be reliant on connected technology, with asset management and maintenance being replaced by real time data transfer, better outcomes, lower organisational costs through better use of data and increased revenues. However, he warned: “Clinical engineering R&D is essential for the adoption of new medical technologies in the NHS and cutting back on this capability – not having staff, workshops or lab facilities – is a luxury the NHS can’t afford.”


Connectivity and data – the future?


Following the seminar, John Sandham reflected on the event: “We are delighted to have had the largest ever turnout of delegates and exhibitors at the 2018 EBME Seminar. The conference hall was completely full and all the speakers gave excellent, innovative and forward looking presentations. “The theme for 2019 will be medical equipment innovation on day one, and healthcare technology management and procurement on day two.” The 9th EBME Innovations Seminar demonstrated how connectivity and improved data can help scale precision medicine, by giving providers a comprehensive and continuous view of patient data that will guide preventative care and chronic disease management.


JUNE 2018


Simon Pike


John Sandham


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