Development and 3D printing of the Buddy, an arm cuff as an aid for intravenous puncture
easy-IV (Inhaber Christian Jetzinger)
Josef-Leitl-Straße 14, 84503 Altötting · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About easy-IV
easy-IV is a sole proprietorship based in Altötting (Josef-Leitl-Straße 14), managed by the inventor Christian Jetzinger. The company develops and distributes the Buddy, a 3D-printed arm cuff that supports intravenous medication administration. The Buddy fixes the puncture site, replaces a helping hand, and offers three mounts for common butterfly connectors; it is suitable for self-puncture, puncture by another person, and learning self-puncture. The arm cuff is made from high-quality plastic using 3D printing technology, is available in two diameters (50 mm and 60 mm) and various colors, and can be cleaned with common disinfectants. The product is distributed via its own online shop, and delivery takes place in Germany.
- Site
- Altötting
- Processes
- 3D printing (Buddy Arm Cuff, Medical Device Aid), 3D printing of the product (Buddy), Online shop/Sales, Product development
- Materials
- Plastic (high quality, not further specified), 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Plastic
- Industries
- Medical Technology/Aids, Intravenous Medication Administration, Medical Care (Intravenous Medication Administration)
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Product development
- 02
3D printing
- 03
Distribution via online shop
- 04
Shipping
Materials and Processes
3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
The Buddy is manufactured using 3D printing technology from high-quality plastic.
Plastic
High-quality plastic, cleanable with common disinfectants.
Location
Altötting
DECompany headquarters, product development, and sales
- Materials
- Plastic
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D printing (Buddy Arm Cuff, Medical Device Aid)Additive | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
Additional services
History
Christian Jetzinger developed the Buddy out of family necessity to support regular intravenous medication administration in the family.
After a successful test phase and conversations with doctors and affected families, the Buddy is further improved and offered to a wider range of users via the online shop.