Table 1.
Comparison of Model Creation Pathways
| Variable | Mitral | Tricuspid | CAVC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP | Molded | DP | Molded | DP | Molded | |
| Time to Create Virtual Model (hours) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Physical Model Creation | ||||||
| Time to 3D Print (hours) | 1.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| Fast Silicone Working Time (hours) | NA | 0.13 | NA | 0.13 | NA | 0.13 |
| Fast Silicone Curing Time (hours) | NA | 1.5 | NA | 1.5 | NA | 1.5 |
| Medium Silicone Working Time (hours) | NA | 0.33 | NA | 0.33 | NA | 0.33 |
| Medium Silicone Curing Time (hours) | NA | 5.0 | NA | 5.0 | NA | 5.0 |
| Total Model Creation Time (hours) | 2.3 | 6.0/9.7* | 4.3 | 8.0/11.7* | 7.8 | 11.5/15.2* |
| Materials Costs | ||||||
| Print Costs (USD) | 7.90 | 43.51 | 7.90 | 43.51 | 7.90 | 43.51 |
| Silicone Cost (USD) | NA | 1.49 | NA | 1.49 | 1.08† | 2.57 |
| Cost per 10 valves (USD) | 79.00 | 58.41 | 79.00 | 58.41 | 89.80 | 69.21 |
DP (Directly Printed), Fast Silicone (Dragon Skin® Fast), Medium Silicone (Dragon Skin® Medium)
*
Fast Silicone/Medium Silicon
†
Cost of Silicone for Septum Model