Global Field Ready Portfolio/Kidney Tray (Vac Form)
| Type | Medical Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael Gathogo |
| Location | The following coordinate was not recognized: Geocoding failed.Kenya |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2017 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | Vacuum former |
| Uses | Medical Waste Handling |
| Making instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL037_Maker_Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL037_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL037_CAD.zip |
| 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 | Start OSHWA certification |
The Kidney Tray (Vacuum Formed) is a tray for medical wards to receive soiled dressings and other medical waste, made from ABS plastic sheet using a vacuum former.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | HL037 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2016-09-01 |
| End Date | 2017-02-01 |
| Designer | Michael Gathogo |
| Maker | Michael Gathogo |
| Main Materials | ABS plastic sheet |
Readiness levels
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| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 5 |
| Maker Readiness | 4 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 3 |
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.
Gallery
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| Authors | Field Ready |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | The following coordinate was not recognized: Geocoding failed.Kenya |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Kidney Tray (Vac Form)". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |