Ricoh establishes Ricoh 3D for Healthcare

New company accelerates point-of-care production of patient-specific 3D printed devices for hospitals.

Amid increasing demand for timely and customized medical devices, Ricoh aims to broaden access to advanced healthcare technologies and support hospitals in meeting evolving care requirements. To further this goal, Ricoh USA, Inc. has announced the formation of a new company, Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC, focused on expanding the use of FDA-cleared, patient-specific medical devices.

Driven by a rising demand for customized and patient-specific solutions, the market for 3D printed medical devices is projected to grow from $5.59 billion in 2025 to $24.69 billion by 2034. This new company will provide greater agility to address this rapid growth, focus on the unique needs of clinical customers, and help drive regulatory guidance and standardization.

Ricoh 3D for Healthcare delivers a full continuum of patient-specific solutions—from FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-cleared anatomic models to on-site, point-of-care manufacturing studios that facilitate hospitals’ ability to have regulated devices manufactured inside their own walls. Beyond hospital programs, Ricoh 3D for Healthcare collaborates with emerging medical technology innovators, such as Kallisio (oral stents for head and neck cancer) and Insight Surgery (oncology and osteotomy surgical guides), to manufacture and distribute next-generation, patient-specific devices nationwide. These combined efforts position Ricoh 3D for Healthcare at the center of a rapidly expanding ecosystem that is redefining personalized care.

Precision healthcare is receiving increased attention. The FDA continues to develop regulatory frameworks for 3D^1,2 as well as review and clear personalized 3D printed implants³ and surgical tools.  Momentum is also building for reimbursement, with a growing number of CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes⁴ to cover 3D visualization, planning and printing.

To learn more about Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, visit ricoh-usa.com/3d-for-healthcare.

^{1 Technical Considerations for Additive Manufactured Medical Devices – Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff
2 3D Printing Medical Devices at the Point of Care: Discussion Paper | FDA
3 https://www.3dnatives.com/en/3d-printed-spinal-devices-approved-by-fda-021020246/#!
4 https://www.aapc.com/codes/hcpcs-codes/C8001}