A family of medical professionals in Blagoveshchensk began producing plastic tourniquets at home using a 3D printer to help control bleeding, and they sent the initial batch of 150 items to a site involved in special military operations. This information came from the press service of the Eastern Military District (VVO) via TASS.
According to the family patriarch, Dmitry, the production takes roughly four hours and uses about 60 grams of a durable plastic to fabricate a single tourniquet bundle. Public 3D models found online are used as the basis for assembling these bundles on the printer, allowing for rapid reproduction based on shared designs.
The press service notes that the simple, thoughtful design enables quick deployment on the battlefield when needed. It can be applied faster than traditional rubber hemostatic tourniquets and can be used without additional assistance, which could be crucial in urgent medical situations.
Volunteers and military personnel express appreciation for the efforts and are looking to refine the tourniquet design further to boost reliability and ergonomics. The first batch has undergone testing to assess performance under realistic conditions.
Footage released by authorities shows activities surrounding a special military operation site, including demonstrations related to the work being done there.