My first attempt at a commercial 3D print: an asthma inhaler body that can flip into a slimmer form so it doesnt jut out and dug into legs or tear pants. What do you guys think?

Edit: Hi all, it seems like the general consensus is that this is a dangerous product. I really believed that I was making something helpful but that may not be the case. I have decided to take down the listing from Cults3D. Thank you for your feedback.

  • FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Also, I would be extremely concerned about germs and things getting into the layer cracks. FDM printing is okay for single-use, but they can’t be cleaned properly for prolonged use.

    Somebody catching something because they took their medecine from an inhaler that’s been floating around in their purse/pocket/backpack… is going to prove problematic. I know that medical devices require strict testing in the US.

    Still it’s a remarkably slick device. I’m just not sure FDM printing is the way to go here.

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      9 months ago

      I agree. Admittedly I haven’t dealt with the legal side in years and never outside my own country. But definitely talk to a specialist lawyer or other expert about it. Because of the oral application it might not even be the lowest level of medical device anymore. And with that comes a multitude of regulations. From durability to material to production environment.

      I like the idea and as someone who had to use a dispenser in my youth, I appreciate the smaller profile of it.

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        9 months ago

        FWIW, resin may be better.

        But I definite, OP should chat with somebody that knows more- I just know enough to say that much.

        • grue@lemmy.world
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          9 months ago

          Isn’t the type of plastic used in resin prints relatively toxic?

          Frankly, I’m not sure there’s a good alternative to traditional manufacturing (injection molding or whatever) for this application.