South Korea prepares to quickly approve 3D printed medical instruments

On May 23, 2016, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety officials said they were studying the possibility of allowing medical devices manufactured through 3D printers to be used in limited use before final government approval. There are regulations to change before November of this year.

It is understood that this attempt by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety aims to implement a result of the Korean government's inter-ministerial deregulation meeting last week, when 3D printed medical devices were discussed as a major issue of relaxation restrictions.

The ministry mentioned through the public forum that they are considering “quick approval” of the instrument, which will enable these 3D printing instruments to be used in one emergency for some emergency situations, even before the government finally approves their medical applications. .

The official said that the biggest use of this may be limited to patients who have been unable to treat or cure using other methods or means. He also cites artificial joints and dental restorations as such applications.

As we all know, South Korea established a national support policy for developing the 3D printing industry in 2014. The official said that 3D printers can guarantee accuracy, convenience and speed, which makes them have broad application prospects in the medical field.

“This will be of great help to patients who have no other treatments based on their physiological or pathological characteristics.” Lee Sung-hui, a affairs officer in the field of oral and digestive food and drug safety, said: “We will work with professional medical staff and institutions to quickly track their use to see if they have any potential negative impact.”

The official said that they plan to complete regulations, amendments and announcements by November and then accelerate their commercialization process.

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