Hemostats are a medical alternative to clamps. They are especially useful when the user only has one hand available or access to something from one side. This fully customizable 3-D printed option makes hemostats available to doctors in remote locations at a low cost.
TOOL REQUIREMENTS MAY VARY BASED ON NUT & BOLT SELECTION
Skills and knowledge needed
3D Printing Knowledge & Capabilities
Understand the needs & application for the most efficient customization
Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions
Customize & Print 2 copies of the Hemostats
It is recommended to print around 30 mm/s with a 100% infill
Orient the two printed pieces so that:
The holes align
The finger holes of the prints are on opposite sides
Locking wedges are pointing toward each other for proper engagement
Insert bolt into hole. (Direction does not matter)
Engage the nut onto the bolt.
Tighten with very little force using a screw driver and a wrench. (Over tightening will the limit the ability of the hemostats.
Common Problems and Solutions
Make sure that the wedges that lock into each other are both wide enough and deep enough so that they do not break when you try and lock the Hemostats down.
Make sure the nut & bolt are loose enough to allow free movement of the hemostats.
Make sure the all of the pieces are thick enough as to not bend under forces (minimum of 4mm thickness is recommended)
Cost savings
25g of PLA ($0.40 USD) + 3mm Nut ($0.13 USD) + 3mm x 12mm bolt ($0.33 USD) = $0.86 USD Total
