FDA approves first sterilization system for 3D-printed medical devices

The FDA cleared for marketing the first sterilization system for 3D-printed devices in healthcare facilities. The V-PRO maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilization System has a specialty cycle that can sterilize surgical instruments such as patient-specific surgical guides and anatomical models fabricated via 3D printing processes and intended for single-use during operative procedures.

Learn more about the FDA approval here.