Umbilical Cord Clip

Umbilical Cord Clip

Project developed by Nicolas Winkler [[[User:Nicolas Winkler|Nicolas Winkler]] (talk) 06:44, 8 December 2015 (PST)] Template:Status Template:Status

Abstract

1. 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

1. 1.5 grams of PLA
2. Upload and link to all source files from open source CAD
3. Upload and link to all STLs Simple Umbilical Cord Clip

Tools needed for fabrication of the OSAT

MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Considerations

• 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

Simply slip the clip onto the umbilical cord until it it crimped in between the jaws.

Cost savings

1. Store bought variants cost around $12 to $20. This does not take into consideration the shipping costs to remote locations.
2. 3 Umbilical Cord Clamps
3. Cost of materials $.20, savings per unit $12 to $20.