FLEXFLOW

IV Stopcock Reimagined

Timeline

3 months

Tools

Sketching

Prototyping

Solidworks

3D Printing

Keyshot

User Testing

Team

Amy Vu

Andrew Willwerth

Emma Hagenaars

Valentina Grether

Katherine Sheire

Sree Garudadri

Mridvika Shah

Three-Way Stopcock

Challenge

How might we redesign the traditional three-way stopcock to create a more intuitive, efficient, and error-resistant solution for healthcare providers in high-pressure environments?

Three-Way Stopcock

FlexFlowTM Three-Way Stopcock

FlexFlowTM is a reimagined three-way stopcock designed to simplify intravenous access and improve usability in high-pressure medical environments. It replaces the harsh 90-degree angles of traditional designs with smoother 60-degree transitions, creating a more intuitive and efficient drug delivery process. Featuring a pivoting IV nozzle, visual indicators, and tactile feedback, FlexFlowTM reduces errors, speeds up workflows, and minimizes material waste. Designed with input from healthcare providers and validated through rigorous testing, FlexFlowTM ensures seamless integration into existing systems while enhancing patient care and provider confidence.

Three-Way Stopcock

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