Medical 3D Printing — Frequently Asked Questions

We are pioneers for medical 3d printing in India. We came up with our solutions way back in 2014. We were the first to incorporate ISO 13485 certification in this domain.

Over a period of more than a decade, we have collaborated with surgeons across various specialities and developed solutions for them. Our design and software expertise coupled with experience in design for fabrication and clinical knowledge gained over 12+ years has made us implement the right solutions with no compromise on patient safety.

Call us conservative - but we will not implement a solution that is risky for the patient in the long run!

Head, Neck & Facial: Orthognathic surgery, Cranio-Maxillofacial (CMF) surgery, Craniofacial surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, ENT / Head & Neck surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive surgery.

Neurosurgery & Spine: Cranial neurosurgery, Spinal neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Cranioplasty.

Orthopedics: Orthopedic surgery, Orthopedic oncology, Pediatric fracture surgery.

Pediatric: Pediatric cranial remodeling, Craniosynostosis surgery.

General, Vascular & Cardiac: General surgery (hepatic, renal, vascular), Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiac surgery.

Oncology: Oncology / Cancer surgery.

Dental: Dental surgery, Dental implant planning, Prosthodontics.

If your specialty is not listed, contact us — our core workflow adapts to any anatomy captured in DICOM CT or MRI.

Yes. We serve hospitals across India. Because our entire workflow is online — from DICOM upload through design approval to dispatch — geography is not a constraint.

We use priority courier for physical products (models, guides, devices) and provide tracking details at dispatch.

Upload your patient's medical imaging data securely through our website. Our team reviews the case and responds with a design proposal and quote promptly.

No account is required to upload. You receive a unique Case ID that tracks your order through every stage.

We accept standard DICOM CT (preferred) and MRI datasets. Export directly from your PACS as a DICOM folder and upload via the portal. No pre-conversion or compression is necessary.

For organ models we recommend contrast-enhanced CT or MRI. For hard tissue anatomy, non-contrast CT with 0.6 mm or finer slice thickness gives the best results.

See our full Imaging Requirements →Check a scan you already have →

Check it yourself before you send it. Our free scan checker reads the study on your own computer and tells you in about ten seconds whether it can be used for a 3D-printed guide, model or implant — and if not, which series and which value is the problem.

Nothing is uploaded. The study never leaves your machine; the check runs entirely inside your browser, so there is no patient-data question to settle before you use it.

It accepts a folder, a dragged-in directory, or a zip straight off the CD. When a scan cannot be used it names the tag and the value, so your radiology department can act on it — usually by re-exporting a thin bone-kernel series that already exists on the scanner, at no additional radiation to the patient.

Check your scan now →See our full Imaging Requirements →

1. Our team reviews the scan quality and confirms it is suitable for the requested case.

2. A design proposal and quote are sent promptly.

3. On approval, we begin design and manufacturing.

4. Fabricated items are dispatched by priority courier with full tracking.

Surgical guides and implants are manufactured to ±0.2 mm dimensional tolerance (±0.1 mm on critical mating surfaces for implants). Medical models are printed at ±0.3 mm.

Every product is dimensionally inspected against the design file before dispatch.

These are as-manufactured tolerances, measured before sterilisation. Sterilisation is carried out at the hospital and can affect dimensions, so guides should be verified on the supplied anatomical model before use.

Yes. Osteo3d (df3d creations private limited) is ISO 13485:2016 certified. Our quality management system covers design, manufacturing, and post-market surveillance for all patient-specific devices.

We are HIPAA compliant. Patient DICOM data is transmitted over TLS-encrypted connections, stored in access-controlled environments, and processed under strict data handling protocols.

We do not share patient data with third parties. Data is retained only for the duration required to fulfil the order and any applicable regulatory retention period.

Pricing is case-specific and depends on the type of case, anatomical complexity, and material selection. We provide a fixed quote after reviewing the DICOM upload — before you commit to the order.

Medical models are our most accessible product. Custom titanium implants represent the highest price point. Contact us or upload a case to receive a quote.

Turnaround varies by product type and case complexity. Our team provides an estimated timeline along with the design proposal for each case.

Urgent cases are flagged at upload and receive prioritised scheduling. Contact us to discuss your timeline requirements.