Global Field Ready Portfolio/IV Bag Hook
| Type | Medical Device |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mark Mellors |
| Location | Haiti |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2016 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
| Cost | USD 6.09 |
| Uses | IV Bag Support, Patient Care |
| Hardware license | "CERN" is not in the list (CC-BY-SA-4.0, CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC-BY-SA-2.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0, CC0-1.0, CERN-OHL-S, MIT, GPL, ...) of allowed values for the "Device hardware license" property.CERN |
|---|---|
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications |  Verify |
A 3D printed hook to hang IV (intravenous) bags where a standard hospital hook/stand fitting is unavailable. Infill can be reduced for a given bag size/weight while retaining strength and using less plastic.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | HL003 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2016-05-13 |
| End Date | 2016-05-13 |
| Designer | Mark Mellors |
| Maker | Mark Mellors |
| Main Materials | ABS Plastic |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 5 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 5 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 5 |
Manuals
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Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Haiti |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/IV Bag Hook". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |