Device to Prevent the Reuse of Syringes and to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Diseases
CURRENT VERSION OF DEVICE
CURRENT VERSION OF DEVICE
HOW IT WORKS Syringe Syringe Adapter Connector IV bag or vial is connected here A one way valve allows When attached, flow only out of the IV bag the syringe connector preventing back contamination. opens the valve which Two potential valve options are otherwise prevents outflow possible (duckbill and cantilever).
VALUE PROPOSITION • Novel device that would prevent syringe reuse in the future • The CDC is considering mandating the use of safer syringes to eliminate their misuse • Prototype available • Patents pending in US, Europe & Japan Link to patent
VALUE PROPOSITION
NEXT STEPS Future Looking Technology Move to prototypes for funding available design for move to and for manufacturing injection research licensing molding of partners polyethylene
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