Digital syringe-automatic machine received a registration certificate from Roszdravnadzor
Scientists of MISIS University have developed a digital automatic syringe, thanks to which it is possible to give an injection to oneself or other people at home. "Komarik" has successfully passed pilot testing.The scientific team of MISIS University has developed a digital automatic syringe, thanks to which even a person without special training can give an injection. The device called "Komarik" has successfully passed pilot testing at the Multidisciplinary Clinical Center "Kommunarka" of the Moscow Health Department and with the grant support of the Skolkovo Foundation has entered the market. This device has no analogues in the world, the press service of the university reported.
Through a USB input or bluetooth receiver "smart" syringe can transmit information about injections to a smartphone, for further analysis of the collected data. Thanks to Komarik, patients can better monitor their health condition, saving time and money on visits to medical organizations.
An electric motor in the device varies the speed of the puncture, and a limiter allows you to change the depth (taking into account whether it is a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection). At the press of a button, the "Komarik" imperceptibly "bites", which makes it extremely attractive in terms of use in pediatric patients.
"In accordance with the wishes of specialists, we equipped the device with sound signals that inform about the completion of the procedure," said Alexei Karfidov, Head of the Department of Engineering of Technological Equipment at NITU MISIS and co-founder of the design bureau "Karfidov Lab". - We moved the start button to a more convenient place. We finalized the instruction manual. We have provided several protection systems. In the front part there is a sensor that protects against accidental triggering, and inside there is a limiter that makes sure that the same syringe is not used twice.
According to Karfidov, the device runs on a rechargeable battery that is charged from a 220-volt mains supply. One charge is designed for 20 injections. The inventors expect to keep the price of the device within 5 thousand rubles due to localization of production.
The device has received a registration certificate from Roszdravnadzor. In the future, the developers plan to refine it in order to use it for injections for pets.
According to the forecast of Research & Markets, the average annual growth of the global market of medical syringes in 4.3% until 2026 is explained by the increasing number of patients who need injectable drugs (diabetics) or the intake of biological fluids for diagnostic purposes, as well as the spread of drug addiction. Meanwhile, growing focus on alternative drug delivery methods such as patches, nasal dosage forms is restraining the development of this market.