I'm in possession of an FDM 3D Printer (Robo R1+) and just came across the Taulman Nylon 680 which is FDA certified. I also have a stainless steel nozzle for printing the parts.
My question is: Do I need to take any further steps to be able to defensibly use 3D printed parts for product contact?
What you have identified potentially is a safe starting material - not knowing what you are manufacturing it is hard to answer the question.
If this is a medical device or pharmaceutical product you would still have requirements for traceability on the design of the parts you are printing (i.e. drawings, manufacturing records of such, cleaning) to make final products. Additionally, you may want to provide some justification or testing to demonstrate that the safe material you started with is still safe; thus locking in your printing parameters for future justifications of parts and purchase specification / release requirements for the Nylon filament.
It is a tricky question without all the details, although it is certainly a lower bar to 3d print a production aid than say a component of an implant. Documentation is key - remember to err on the side of caution and CYA; get your QA group involved, maybe they can help.
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