A detoxification process for rendering three-dimensional objects formed by solid
freeform fabrication techniques biocompatible for use in long-term dermal contact
applications. The process nullifies cytotoxins normally present in objects formed
by solid freeform fabrication techniques rendering such techniques as viable for
the production of biocompatible devices such as stents, artery valve components,
bone implant supports, pacemaker shells, surgical tools, and the like. In one embodiment,
a custom hearing aid shell is produced by stereolithography from an acrylate photopolymer
resin that was detoxified for long-term dermal contact application. The detoxification
process makes three-dimensional objects created by solid freeform fabrication techniques
available for products requiring biocompatibility.