EXTON, PA — Ricoh USA, Inc. and Insight Surgery have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming surgical precision through patient-specific guides for both pediatric and adult orthopedic, as well as maxillofacial surgeries. This collaboration seeks to broaden the availability of advanced surgical tools, enhancing precision for surgeons and adding value to healthcare systems across the United States.
RICOH 3D for Healthcare, known for its 3D printing innovations, joins forces with Insight Surgery to distribute cutting-edge surgical guides. These guides cater to a wide range of orthopedic procedures, including osteotomy, pelvic surgeries, deformity corrections, orthopedic oncology, and maxillofacial surgeries like facial reconstruction. Each guide is custom-designed to translate a virtual surgical plan into a precise, patient-specific tool.
Gary Turner, Managing Director of Ricoh USA, Inc., highlighted the partnership’s alignment with Ricoh’s mission to leverage patient data for clinical and economic benefits. By integrating Insight Surgery’s expertise with Ricoh’s extensive healthcare network, the partnership aims to democratize access to personalized surgical technologies, particularly in underserved areas like pediatric care.
Henry Pinchbeck, CEO of Insight Surgery, emphasized Ricoh’s strong presence in healthcare and its capacity to distribute and apply clinical solutions, making it an ideal partner. The combined efforts promise to provide surgeons with fast, reliable, and high-quality devices, enhancing patient outcomes and moving toward a shared vision of accessible personalized surgery.
Insight Surgery’s guides are crafted by biomedical engineers and can be delivered swiftly, with an expedited service available within 10 days. Their EmbedMed platform allows for seamless integration of digital planning and guide production, ensuring precise manufacturing in certified facilities. These guides are known to reduce surgical times, improve accuracy, and minimize complications compared to traditional methods.
RICOH 3D for Healthcare will showcase these innovations at the HLTH 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Attendees can visit Ricoh’s booth to explore how these patient-specific models and guides can significantly impact clinical practice.
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