{"product_id":"connection-protector-for-the-littmann-eko-500","title":"Connection Protector for the Littmann Eko 500","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEko 500 Connector Guard — The Jack Saver\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚕️ YOUR EKO 500 CONNECTOR, BUT WITH A LITTLE BACKBONE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Helps keep the connector seated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Reduces flexing at the rubber\/metal connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Helps prevent the connector from backing off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Protects the cable from getting bent to death\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Tough, flexible TPU construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Designed specifically for the Littmann Eko 500 connection shown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 30mm tall × 14mm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tiny accessory you didn't know you needed until your connector started acting stupid.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever had the connector on your Eko 500 slowly work its way loose, you already know the frustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you've ever looked at that little rubber-to-metal transition and thought, \u003cem\u003e\"Yeah... that's probably not going to survive forever,\"\u003c\/em\u003e — congratulations. You found the problem child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little TPU sleeve is designed to slide over the Eko 500's connector and give that area some much-needed support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds stiffness around the connection, helping reduce the flexing and movement that can let the jack slowly back off during normal use. It also helps protect the spot where the rubber tubing meets the metal connector from repeated bending and abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess floppy.\u003cbr\u003eLess fiddling.\u003cbr\u003eLess \"WHY IS MY STETHOSCOPE COMING APART?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a tiny bit of TPU standing between your expensive stethoscope and another annoying piece of equipment deciding to betray you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY TPU?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this isn't a decorative little plastic ring pretending to be useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's printed in flexible, rugged TPU that can flex with the stethoscope while still adding support where you need it. It is designed to provide reinforcement without turning the connection into a rigid, awkward mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 30mm tall × 14mm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Connector Guard simply slides over the connector area shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit is intentionally snug. Once installed, it helps support the connection and reduce unwanted movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a friction\/support sleeve, not a mechanical locking device. It is designed to help keep the connector seated and reduce strain; it cannot guarantee that a connector will never loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA NOTE ABOUT FIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessory is designed specifically around the \u003cstrong\u003eLittmann Eko 500\u003c\/strong\u003e connection shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare your stethoscope to the photos before ordering. This listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003econnector guard only\u003c\/strong\u003e — stethoscope, Eko electronics, tubing, and other accessories are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3D-PRINTED THINGS ARE ALLOWED TO LOOK LIKE 3D-PRINTED THINGS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to order, so you may see normal FDM print characteristics such as layer lines, tiny surface variations, or slight differences between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not a manufacturing defect. That's just your tiny piece of robot-made medical gear being born one layer at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI inspect every item before it leaves here to make sure it's structurally sound and actually worthy of being attached to your stethoscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTPU can be cleaned with hot, soapy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor disinfecting, you can use a \u003cstrong\u003e1:10 bleach-to-water solution\u003c\/strong\u003e, then rinse and allow the piece to dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause apparently even tiny pieces of TPU sometimes have to deal with the consequences of healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessage me anytime. 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