Umbilical Cord Clip
| Manufacturing files | http://web.archive.org/web/20160512011215/http://www.thingiverse.com:80/thing:1183604 |
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| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
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| Authors | Nicolas Winkler |
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| Made | Yes |
| Replicated | No |
| Cost | USD 0.2 |
Umbilical Cord Clip
[edit | edit source]Project developed by Nicolas Winkler [[[User:Nicolas Winkler|Nicolas Winkler]] (talk) 06:44, 8 December 2015 (PST)]
Abstract
[edit | edit source]- Easy to print and cost effective umbilical cord clip. This clip can easily be printed and used for a new born baby. Most clips use a latch to keep shut, by realizing that you can slide an umbilical cord down the channels of my clip you can firmly clip a cord.
Bill of Materials
[edit | edit source]- 1.5 grams of PLA
- Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
- Upload and link to all STLs Simple Umbilical Cord Clip
Tools needed
[edit | edit source]MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
Considerations
[edit | edit source]- Umbilical cords have no nerve endings so a slight pinching from the channels on the cord will not cause discomfort.
- The cords take 1 to 2 weeks to fall off, once off the clip can be easily removed.
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
[edit | edit source]Simply slip the clip onto the umbilical cord until it it crimped in between the jaws.
Cost savings
[edit | edit source]- Store bought variants cost around $12 to $20. This does not take into consideration the shipping costs to remote locations.
- 3 Umbilical Cord Clamps
- Cost of materials $.20, savings per unit $12 to $20.
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| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Organizations | Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab |
| Cite as | Nicolas Winkler (2015–2024). "Umbilical Cord Clip". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |