Hey folks, just been chatting with urology nurses at work and wondering if anyone has or knows of medical models that could be 3D printed? Specifically something staff can practice putting a catheter in. I’m hoping there is something about so I don’t have to sculpt a whole model
A company in the US does it. Can’t remember it’s name.
They are manufacturing realistic models (including “blood”) for doctors to practice complicated operations. As a data source, they use imaging from the patient.
A major part of their business is the knowledge what resins they need to use (realistic feeling and cut).
Urological models don’t seem to be common (you can get bones, hearts, and a few other organs from the US NIH, though). However, one of the things I did turn up in a quick web search was several mentions of software that can be used to turn medical imaging data (MRI, possibly others) into models for printing. It’s usually used for setting up individualized treatment plans. Maybe what you need is a former patient who’s had the appropriate regions scanned and might be willing to release the data to you for such a purpose.