Global Field Ready Portfolio/Tweezers/Forceps
| Type | Medical Device |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abi Bush |
| Location | Nepal |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2016 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
| Cost | USD 4.47 |
| Uses | Wound Care, First Aid |
| Manufacturing files | Open using a slicing software and prepare for 3D printing. Use printing settings below (settings may change for different 3D printer brands and filament manufacturers)
Layer Height: 0.20 mm Line Width: 0.35 mm Wall Thickness: 1.05 mm Top/Bottom Thickness: 1.0 mm Infill Density: 99% Infill Pattern: Flexible 3D Printing Temperature: 240 °C Build Plate Temperature: 80 °C Flow: 100% Enable Retraction: Yes Retraction Distance: 6.5 mm Retraction Speed: 25 mm/s Print Speed: 60 mm/s Enable Print Cooling: Yes Fan Speed: 5% Support: NoBuild Plate Adhesion Type: None |
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| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL011_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL011_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 |  Verify |
Tweezers/Forceps is a 3D printed tool designed for handling sterile bandages and removing foreign objects at health posts and clinics. It measures approximately 10.8 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.7 cm when open and is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament.
Usage Notes The tool should be sterilized before use.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | HL011 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2016-08-19 |
| End Date | 2016-08-19 |
| Designer | Abi Bush |
| Maker | Abi Bush |
| 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 | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 4 |
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 | Nepal |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Tweezers/Forceps". Appropedia. Retrieved October 13, 2026. |