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IV Bag Hook

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The IV Bag Hook is a 3D printed hook designed to hang IV (intravenous) bags. It provides a simple, load-bearing support point for IV bags where a standard hospital hook or stand fitting is unavailable.

The hook is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament.

Project data
Type Medical Spare Parts
Authors Mark Mellors
Location Haiti
Status Deployed
Verified by Field Ready
Years 2016
Made Yes
Tools 3D Printer
Cost USD6.09
OKH Manifest Download
CAD image of the IV Bag Hook
IV Bag Hook being used
Device data
Design files https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL003_Eng_Dwg.zip
Schematics https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL003_CAD.zip
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications
US000205
Verify
More Product Information
Author Code GN019
Documentation License CC-BY-4.0
Open Hardware License CERN
OSHWA Certification January 3, 2020
OSHWA UID US000205
Start Date (Development) May 13, 2016
End Date (Development) May 13, 2016
Designer Mark Mellors
Maker Mark Mellors
Main Materials ABS Plastic

Readiness Levels

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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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Open the file using slicing software and prepare for 3D printing. Use the printing settings below (settings may need adjustment depending on the specific 3D printer brand and filament manufacturer used).

Setting Value
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 Strong 3D
Printing Temperature 240 °C
Build Plate Temperature 80 °C
Flow 100%
Retraction Enabled, 6.5 mm distance, 25 mm/s speed
Print Speed 60 mm/s
Print Cooling Enabled, 5% fan speed
Support No
Build Plate Adhesion None

Usage Notes

Infill can be adjusted depending on the application (e.g. bag size and weight). Even a low infill percentage should provide more than sufficient strength while using less plastic than printing solid, for a given strength requirement. Open the file using slicing software and prepare for 3D printing. Use the printing settings below (settings may need adjustment depending on the specific 3D printer brand and filament manufacturer used).

About the manuals

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.

Page data
Part of Global Field Ready Portfolio
Keywords Medical Spare Parts
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Charles Vincent Barrete
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations Field Ready
Language English ()
Related 0 subpages, 1 pages link here
Views 1 page views (analytics)
Created September 17, 2026 by Charles Vincent Barrete
Last edit September 17, 2026 by StandardWikitext bot
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