Surgical Training with 3D Printed Heart Models at Sickkids Hospital

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (SickKids) has been using Stratasys Polyjet 3D printing technology to produce 3D printed medical models that look, feel and function like human tissue. This has greatly enhanced their surgical training process for simulated pediatric cardiac procedures and allowed them to mimic complex pathology.

J750 Stratasys - digital anatomy 3D printer

Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer

Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer

The Stratasys J750™ Digital Anatomy™ medical 3D printer is the first 3D printing system built for advanced surgical training and medical device development. For the first time, anatomical models can be made with unrivaled accuracy, realism, and functionality. The J750 Digital Anatomy Solution replicates the look and feel of native tissue and provides true haptic feedback when suturing, reaming, cutting, inserting and deploying medical devices.