Create Prosthetics Unveils World’s First FDA-Compliant 3D-Printed Medical-Grade Prosthetic Arm, Restoring Hope to Haitian Earthquake Survivor

Jun 25, 2016 08:00 CST Updated 08:00

Create Prosthetics is an innovative technology company based in the United States, primarily engaged in customized 3D-printed prosthetic products. Recently, its 3D-printed prosthetic technology has achieved new breakthroughs. The company developed the world’s first medically certified 3D-printed arm prosthesis for a young mother who lost her left arm in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, thereby expanding its business into the prosthetics field.

Located by Lake Placid, New YorkCreate ProstheticsThe company was established in2015Year, byJeff ErenstoneCreation. Over the past year, they have been engaged in prototype design for prosthetics in the laboratory. Thanks to the researchers’ persistent efforts, they have finally achieved success.Jeff Erenstonecan only then3DPrinted prosthetics were brought from the United States to Haiti and given to a person namedExuliseof20-year-old young mother. In2010During the Haiti earthquake,ExuliseAmputated and lost the left arm due to severe injuries sustained while trapped in rubble.

Compared with traditional prostheses,Create Prostheticsof this kind3D3D-printed prosthetics offer numerous advantages, such as being extremely lightweight, only2pounds, while the weight of traditional prosthetics is its2times. Due toCreate ProstheticsThe company places great emphasis on the visual aesthetics of its prosthetics, which, compared to traditional prosthetic devices,3DThe printed prosthetic has a more aesthetically pleasing and realistic appearance. Furthermore, the design they developed3D3D-printed prosthetics also offer optimal grasping capability.

Jeff ErenstoneIn explaining this innovative design, he said: “We found3D3D-printed prosthetics can fill some gaps in the current market; while other types of prosthetics may offer more diverse functionalities, this3D“3D-printed prosthetics are more appealing and convenient to use. If an amputee finds traditional prosthetics difficult to use, I strongly recommend trying our product.”

This meaningful invention has also drawn the attention of several public welfare organizations. In early June this year, an organization dedicated to introducing rehabilitation medicine to impoverished regionsECFThe Foundation andCreate Prostheticsof3DThe prosthetic limb was shipped to Haiti. In Port-au-Prince, Haiti,ErenstoneandECFcompleted jointly with the Foundation3DProsthetic Fitting Work.

Upon seeingExuliseThe broken body is fitted with3DAfter printing the prosthesis,Jeff ErenstoneTo my surprise, I was so moved that I shed tears. He explained, “I understandExuliseBring along3D"The moment of printing the prosthesis is so important. Because it means that her daughter has already accepted the prosthesis as part of her mother, rather than as an attachment or device, since no one would kiss a cold machine."

Create Prostheticsalso stated that this is the world's first3DPrinted medical prosthetic products, and they are in strict adherence toFDAFor3DDeveloped in compliance with regulatory standards for medical devices, they will subsequently begin sales in the North American market.3DPrinted Prosthetic Product Kit. The kit is designed for individuals with full-arm or below-elbow amputations, featuring an interface compatible with any type of residual limb, ensuring ease of use.

Furthermore,Create Prostheticswill continue to collaborate withECFPartner with foundations to bring products to countries with underdeveloped healthcare systems. “We have always been withECF"...collaborate with organizations, as we are committed to helping those most in need and improving their difficult lives. This is simply our social responsibility as citizens of the world, and we are deeply honored to fulfill it." According to the company, this mission to Haiti marks their fourth engagement in developing countries. Prior to this,Create ProstheticsRepresentatives have already been dispatched with materials to Nepal and India, where they conducted3DPrint the prosthetic limb installation instructions. In the coming months,Jeff ErenstoneHe and his team also plan to make another trip to Haiti and Nepal.

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