Armed with 3-D Printers, Amateurs Challenge the Medtech Paradigm

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The phenomenon of 3-D printing is allowing medical device makers to do amazing things, as showcased by the recent FDA approval of the first #-Link-Snipped-#. But this technology is also putting the tools of the trade in the hands of amateurs who are forgoing expensive, commercially produced medical devices in favor of their own 3-D printed inventions.
Here’s a look at five amateurs who are using 3-D printers to give medical device professionals a run for their money.
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