South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Anatostat

Advanced Surgical Planning and 3D Model Printing

Features

• Custom 3D Printed models
• Easy access to request
• Rapid turnaround
• Reliable
• Consultant Led Service for expertise

Benefits

• Quickly request advanced surgical plans and 3D models
• Review prototypes before they are printed
• Confidently plan surgical cases
• Avoid unnecessary bespoke implants, save money
• Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) approach
• Rehearse complex procedures beforehand
• Educate the team on the surgical plan

£500 to £3,000 a unit

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at stees.ideas@nhs.net. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

772305230827043

Contact

Sharon Brown
+44 1642 854199
stees.ideas@nhs.net

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model: Private cloud
• Service constraints: There is no particular constraints to be aware of.
• System requirements: Users should only communicate using secure email channels

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Aim for 5 working days general enquiries; Aim for 1 working day for urgent requests
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Onsite support: No
• Support levels: Single level, technical advisor
• Support available to third parties: No

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: No training is required. For medical models, we supply an online documentation for optimum imaging protocols.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: At the end of contract, the user data will no longer be accessible.
• End-of-contract process: At the end of the contract, the account will close and no more requests will be processed.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Chrome
  • Safari
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: None, both will be accessed through a web interface that is compatible for desktop and for mobile.
• Service interface: No
• User support accessibility: None or don’t know
• API: No
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: Buyers can customise the 3D printed models upon request in terms of scale of print, removal of implants or bone area from model, link multiple bones together to preserve orientation. This will be done through online communication.

Scaling

• Independence of resources: Our Servers offer scalability to match demand

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: No

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Staff screening not performed
• Government security clearance: None

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations: United Kingdom
• User control over data storage and processing locations: No
• Datacentre security standards: Managed by a third party
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: Another external penetration testing organisation
• Protecting data at rest: Other
• Other data at rest protection approach: Data is stored on servers protected by the Hospital IT Department who conforms to national standards for protection of NHS networks.
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Data sanitisation type:
  • Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed
• Equipment disposal approach: In-house destruction process

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Users will not be required to export their data routinely. 3D models will be available digitally or in print version depending on the service that has been chosen.
• Data export formats: Other
• Other data export formats:
  • 3D Printed model
  • STL
  • OBJ
• Data import formats: Other
• Other data import formats: DICOM

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks: Private network or public sector network
• Data protection within supplier network: TLS (version 1.2 or above)

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: We guarantee that the service will be available 90% of the time, excluding any scheduled maintenance. The maintenance work will occur intermittently at weekends, or during weekdays between 21:00 - 00:00. If the service availability is not being met then buyers will have the option of a refund if they have pre-paid for the service.
• Approach to resilience: Available on request
• Outage reporting: Alerts will be reported by email alerts to customers who are waiting for a model to be processed.

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication: Username or password
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Management interfaces are not accessible externally. They are behind a firewall. The internal management interface is restricted to network users with appropriate privileges.
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication: Username or password

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: No audit information available
• Access to supplier activity audit information: No audit information available
• How long system logs are stored for: At least 12 months

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: No
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: Other
• Other security governance standards: NHS Information Governance Standards
• Information security policies and processes: Hospital group chief information officer.; Local data protection advisers / information governance officers.; Hospital DPO.; NHS National Information Governance Policies & Toolkits.

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: Our change management is provided by our Trust ICT department and is in accordance with NHS Digital guidelines (9.5.1 - 9.5.10)
• Vulnerability management type: Undisclosed
• Vulnerability management approach: Our Vulnerability management process is handled by our Trust ICT department and conforms to NHS Digital Guidelines (Appendix A Cloud Security 5.2 Vulnerability Management)
• Protective monitoring type: Undisclosed
• Protective monitoring approach: Our Protective Monitoring Processes are handled by our Trust ICT department and conform to NHS Digital Guidelines (Cloud Security - Good Practice Guide Appendix A, Section 5.3)
• Incident management type: Undisclosed
• Incident management approach: Our Incident Management Processes are handled by our Trust ICT department and conform NHS Digital Guidelines (Cloud Security - Good Practice Guide Appendix A, Section 5.4)

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Conforms to a recognised standard, but self-assessed

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: Yes
• Connected networks: NHS Network (N3)

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  1. Decreased Carbon Emissions from Transportation: By utilising 3D printing technology directly within healthcare facilities, like hospitals or local labs, the need for transporting goods over long distances is greatly reduced. Since generic implants are stored on-site, this diminishes the carbon footprint associated with the transport of customised medical products from manufacturers to end-users across the globe.; 2. Promotion of Local Production: 3D printing encourages local manufacturing, which not only reduces transport-related emissions but also supports local economies and reduces dependency on complex international supply chains that can be energy-intensive and less resilient to global disruptions.; 3. Material Innovations: The ongoing development of new, more sustainable materials for use in 3D printing, such as biodegradable plastics or those derived from renewable resources, can further decrease the environmental impact of medical manufacturing.; 4. Improved Resource Management: 3D printing can also contribute to better resource management in healthcare settings by allowing for just-in-time production. This minimises the need for large inventories and storage spaces, which in turn reduces energy consumption associated with warehousing.; 5. Enhanced Product Lifecycle Management: Medical models and devices produced through 3D printing can be designed for easier disassembly and recycling at the end of their life. This promotes a circular economy approach where materials are reused and recycled, thereby minimising the environmental impact.; Incorporating these practices can significantly aid our NHS 3D printing lab in contributing to sustainability efforts and the broader fight against climate change.

  Covid-19 recovery

  1. Maximising Theatre Efficiency: 3D printing can be used to produce precise surgical guides and models specific to individual patients. This customisation helps in pre-operative planning, reducing the time required for surgeries and increasing the number of surgical cases that can be accommodated per list. Enhanced efficiency in operating theatres is crucial in addressing backlogs created during the pandemic.; 2. Improved Surgical Outcomes: By utilising patient-specific 3D printed models, surgeons can plan and practice complex procedures beforehand. This preparation leads to fewer intra-operative complications, reducing the duration of surgeries and improving patient outcomes. Shorter and more effective surgeries contribute to faster patient recovery times and increase overall system throughput.; 3. Enhanced Training and Simulation: 3D printed models provide realistic anatomical references that can be used for medical training and simulation. This is particularly useful in an environment where traditional training may have been disrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions. Enhanced training capabilities ensure that medical staff are better prepared, potentially increasing the quality of care and efficiency.

  Tackling economic inequality

  1. Equal Access to Advanced Medical Tools: By producing 3D printed medical models and devices centrally, an NHS 3D printing lab can ensure that all healthcare providers across the UK, regardless of geographical location or postcode, have access to the same high-quality resources. This uniformity in resource distribution helps level the playing field between well-funded urban hospitals and smaller, rural medical facilities.; 2. Cost Reduction: 3D printing can significantly lower the costs associated with producing medical models and devices. Reduced production costs mean that these savings can be passed on to the healthcare system, making advanced medical tools more affordable and accessible, even in economically disadvantaged regions.; 3. Training and Education: 3D printed anatomical models are valuable educational tools that can be used to train medical professionals. By ensuring that these educational resources are available to all training hospitals and institutions, the NHS can help bridge the gap in educational quality and clinical training between different regions.; 4. Support for Remote Areas: 3D printing labs can directly send digital model files to remote areas where they can be locally printed, thus overcoming logistical challenges. This ensures that remote or isolated communities have timely access to necessary medical models.; Sustainable Healthcare Practices: By reducing waste and focusing on local production, 3D printing supports more sustainable healthcare practices, which is particularly beneficial for economically constrained environments. This sustainability can help ensure that healthcare systems remain viable and accessible even in times of economic hardship.

  Equal opportunity

  1. Democratisation of Medical Innovation: 3D printing allows for the rapid development and deployment of medical models at a lower cost, reducing the barriers typically associated with advanced medical technology. This ensures that cutting-edge medical solutions can be made available to a broader range of healthcare providers, regardless of their funding or location.; 2. Customisation for Individual Needs: 3D printing excels in creating customised medical devices tailored to individual patient or healthcare provider needs. This personalisation ensures that all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status, can receive tailored care that directly addresses their specific medical conditions.

  Wellbeing

  1. Enhanced Patient Understanding and Informed Decision Making: 3D printed models provide a tangible representation of medical conditions, treatments, and procedures. This visual aid can help patients better understand their diagnoses and the surgical interventions they may undergo, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and reducing anxiety.; 2. Personalised Treatment Plans: 3D printing allows for the creation of customised medical devices and models tailored specifically to an individual’s anatomy. This customisation can improve the fit and effectiveness of medical implants and aids, leading to better clinical outcomes and enhancing overall patient satisfaction and comfort.; 3. Increased Surgical Precision and Safety: Surgeons can use patient-specific 3D printed models to plan and even practice complex procedures beforehand. This preparation can lead to shorter operation times and potentially lower the risk of complications, thus promoting faster recovery and enhancing patient safety.; 4. Reduction in Surgical Time and Hospital Stays: By improving the efficiency and accuracy of surgical procedures through pre-surgical planning with 3D models, patient exposure to anaesthesia is reduced, and recovery times are often shortened. This reduces the psychological and financial stress associated with prolonged hospital stays.; 5. Improved Rehabilitation Processes: Prosthetic and Orthotic models can improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts.; 6. Visual Tools for Better Communication: 3D printed models serve as excellent tools for communication between multidisciplinary teams caring for a patient. This improved communication ensures that all parties involved are fully aware of the specifics of a case, leading to better coordinated and more effective patient care.; 7. Emotional and Psychological Benefits: The ability to see and understand what is happening to their bodies can provide patients with a sense of control and reassurance, which is crucial for emotional and psychological wellbeing. This is particularly important in paediatric care, where explaining procedures to young patients can be challenging.

Pricing

• Price: £500 to £3,000 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: No
• Free trial available: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at stees.ideas@nhs.net. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.