Epi Epinephrine Auto-injector by Yale Shaw |
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| DESIGN NAME: Epi PRIMARY FUNCTION: Epinephrine Auto-injector INSPIRATION: Epi is for the people who live with severe food allergies, who self-consciously carry medical devices, and are forced to limit their activities and lives. Since people with severe food allergies may have just minutes to live after experiencing an anaphylactic allergic reaction, it is critical for users to be immediately treated with epinephrine and receive professional medical care in the minimum amount of time. Epi expedites and reduces onsite emergency response time, thus saving lives. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Epi is an auto-injection epinephrine device. It's more accessible and elegant than previous life-saving medical devices, allowing users to carry it with confidence, without social stigma. When the user senses an allergic reaction, Epi can be quickly accessed to inject epinephrine into their muscle tissue. Upon injection, Epi triggers its smartphone-integrate OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: First, the magnetic cap is removed before administration. Then, the white button of the injector is pressed against the thigh of the user, releasing a spring-loaded needle that delivers epinephrine from a prescribed cartridge. The white button also acts as a hard switch to launch the Epi mobile application via Bluetooth, which automatically dials emergency services and alerts EMTs and paramedics of the exact location and medical information of the user. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was started in February 2015 and completed in May 2015. The work was done in San Francisco, CA. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The components making up the device can be manufactured by process of injection molding. The medicine must be stored between 59-86 degrees Fahrenheit. The Epi carrying case has a built-in lining that features Saf-T-Temp technology, which are phase changing materials that are engineered to keep valuables within a desired temperature range. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Width 23mm x Depth 179mm x Height 13mm TAGS: Epi, Epinephrine, Auto-injector, Medical, Medical Device, Allergies, Food Allergies, Yale Shaw RESEARCH ABSTRACT: I investigated the problems surrounding size and convenience of current devices and determined that immediate access is the fundamental user need. Working from ideation sketches through study models and prototypes, I was able to develop a lightweight, easy-to-use device, approximately the size of a pen, which is ergonomically balanced and comfortable in hand. CHALLENGE: The most difficult logistical issue that needed to be addressed was developing a form that could house all the technology and mechanical components. Keeping manufacturability in mind was a key component of the design process so that Epi could be more than a concept, and could realistically reach fruition in the pharmaceutical market. ADDED DATE: 2016-02-03 23:23:34 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #4: Photographer Yale Shaw, Epi, 2015 Video: Creator Yale Shaw, 2015 Actor Elaheh Tassover, 2015 Music: Moby - The Perfect Life (with Wayne Coyne) License approved by Mobygratis.com |
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Epi Epinephrine Auto-Injector by Yale Shaw is Winner in Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Category, 2015 - 2016.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Yale Shaw. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Yale Shaw. |
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