SAN-DV for Use with Drugs in Vials
For use in combination with drugs in vials, the SAN-DV was designed as a fully disposable automatic needle with an integrated vial adaptor for easy drug reconstitution or mixing. It delivers all the benefits of the SAN-L product family: It reduces the anxiety and the perceived pain of the self-injecting patient by allowing control of how the medication is administered.
The SAN-DV has the best of both worlds: like an autoinjector, SAN-DV reduces patient anxiety and is easy to use. Additionally, SAN-DV simplifies the reconstitution process and allows the patient to control the speed of the injection, which has been shown to reduce the perception of pain.
This product is under development.
SAN-DV Benefits
- Compatible with different vial sizes (13 mm and 20 mm neck) and with luer-lock prefilled syringes
- Integrated vial adaptor and mixing system for easy reconstitution of lyophilized drugs
- Automatically inserts needle with an audible click
- Keeps the needle hidden to reduce anxiety
- Allows patient to control injection speed
- Can be customized to drug manufacturer requirements
IP Status
- Granted patents: US 7,985,216 and EP 1,755,705
- Additional international patents pending
See How It Works
Step 1: Attach
Press the SAN-DV on top of the drug vial and connect a luer syringe prefilled with diluent.
Step 2: Prepare:
Mix/reconstitute drug and aspirate it into the syringe
Step 3: Insert needle
Remove the vial, then connect the syringe to the SAN-DV. Remove it from its plastic wrapping and push the SAN-DV against skin until there is an audible click. Needle is automatically inserted.
Step 4: Inject
Press the syringe plunger to manually inject the drug. Remove from skin and discard properly
