From diagnosis to treatment: how healthcare professionals benefit from 3D printing at the point-of-care

For the healthcare professionals, every complex reconstructive procedure is a test of precision, endurance and skill. The ultimate goal is always a perfect outcome for the patient - one that restores not just their anatomy, but their ability to return to a normal, confident life. However, the path to achieving it is often fraught with logistical hurdles and intraoperative challenges that demand real-time improvisation.

At Meticuly, we believe the future of surgical excellence lies in providing surgeons with greater control and confidence. This is the principle behind our point-of-care 3D printing solution—a model designed not just to deliver an implant, but to enhance the entire surgical workflow.

Bringing implant design and fabrication in-house with point-of-care

Meticuly’s "Factory-in-a-Box" system fundamentally changes the healthcare management dynamic by establishing an on-site manufacturing hub within the hospital. This is point-of-care 3D printing: a seamless integration of printers, design software, and our robust Quality Management System, all accessible within the hospital centre.

This in-house system is capable of producing a range of patient-specific devices on-demand, from orthognathic solutions that ensure sub-millimetre accuracy in jaw repositioning, to perfectly contoured cranioplasty plates for skull reconstruction.

Tangible benefits for your surgical practice

1. Achieving predictable execution

Imagine a reality with no more time spent manually bending generic plates in theatre, whether for a complex cranioplasty or following a multi-part facial fracture. With a patient-specific implant engineered from the patient's own data, the fit is guaranteed. For orthognathic surgery, this means walking into theatre with custom-printed surgical guides that dictate the exact osteotomy lines and final jaw position. This allows surgeons to focus entirely on the surgical site and patient care.

2. Enabling collaboration and control

When the design engineer is on-site, collaboration becomes instantaneous. You can walk down the hall, review a 3D model together, and request immediate revisions. This direct feedback loop eliminates misinterpretation and ensures the final implant is a perfect translation of your surgical plan

3. Maximising your time and efficiency in theatre

A patient specific implant that fits perfectly not only enhances accuracy but also significantly shortens procedure times. This reduction in time under anaesthesia is a major benefit for patient safety and leads to a less fatigued, more efficient surgical team.

The Proof: The Siriraj Hospital Model

To see this model in action, we look to our partnership with Siriraj Hospital, one of the region's leading medical institutions. The on-site "Factory-in-a-Box" there serves the demanding needs of multiple specialised departments—including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, and Oculoplastics—producing upwards of 2000 devices annually. It stands as a powerful testament to the efficiency and reliability of a point-of-care model at scale.

Ultimately, point-of-care 3D printing is more than a logistical improvement; it's a fundamental enhancement of the surgical experience. It’s about mitigating stress, eliminating uncertainty, and providing you, the surgeon, with the confidence and control to perform at your absolute best. At Meticuly, we are committed to providing solutions that not only benefit the patient on the table, but also support and enable the expert standing over it.