Manual Adapter for EZ-IO Needles

This model is a 3D-printable adapter designed to provide a larger and more comfortable grip for manual manipulation of compatible EZ-IO intraosseous needles.

The adapter was designed to make manual handling easier in situations where a powered driver is not available. Its larger shape provides a more comfortable grip and allows the needle to be held and manipulated more securely by hand.

At the end of the adapter, there is a small recess designed to accommodate an optional magnet. The magnet is not required for the adapter to function, but it can help the adapter stay attached to the needle hub and may also improve the overall rigidity of the printed part.

PRINT SETTINGS

Print orientation: Vertically / standing upright
Recommended material: PETG
Supports: Depending on your printer and slicer settings
Optional: Small magnet inserted into the designated recess

PETG is recommended due to its combination of strength, durability, and slight flexibility.

IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER

This is an unofficial, non-certified, 3D-printed accessory. It is NOT a certified or approved medical device and has not been clinically tested, validated, or approved for use in patient care.

This model is not manufactured, approved, endorsed, or certified by the manufacturer of the EZ-IO system.

The design is provided as an experimental and educational 3D-printable model. It must not be considered a replacement for manufacturer-approved equipment, accessories, powered drivers, manual insertion devices, or official instructions for use.

Anyone considering the use of this model is solely responsible for evaluating its suitability, mechanical integrity, material properties, cleanliness, and compliance with all applicable medical standards, regulations, local laws, institutional protocols, and the original medical device manufacturer's instructions.

3D-printed components may fail unexpectedly due to differences in printing technology, material quality, print orientation, layer adhesion, sterilization methods, storage conditions, or repeated use. No guarantee is made regarding the strength, reliability, sterility, biocompatibility, or performance of this model.

The creator assumes no responsibility or liability for injury, infection, device failure, treatment delay, incorrect insertion, complications, adverse outcomes, or any other damage resulting directly or indirectly from the manufacture, modification, or use of this model.

Use of this model is entirely at the user's own risk. Always follow applicable clinical protocols and the official instructions provided by the manufacturer of the medical equipment.