Smarthaler هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر by Jacek Mikosz is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 د برونز A' Design Award جایزه in د طبي وسایلو او طبي تجهیزاتو ډیزاین Competition Category.
برونزطبي محصول· 2024
Smarthaler هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر
by Jacek Mikosz
Client: FindAir
د برونز A' Design Award جایزه Winner in طبي محصول Category
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The Design
About Smarthaler هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر
سمارټهالر یو ډیجیټل پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر دی چې د ریښتیني وخت AI تحلیل او معلوماتو راټولولو څخه کار اخلي ترڅو د اسما او COPD ناروغانو ته د سم تنفسي تخنیک او د درملو غوره انتقال په لور لارښوونه وکړي. د دې ماډولر ډیزاین پرمختللي جریان حس کوونکي الګوریتمونه شامل کوي، چې دا د معیاري انهیلر په څیر کار کولو اجازه ورکوي په داسې حال کې چې د ایروسول ویشوونکي شاته نښلول شوي بیا کارولو وړ بریښنایي ماډول اضافي ګټه وړاندې کوي. د هرې استعمال وروسته، دا د تنفس کیفیت په اړه فوري بیا خبرتیا وړاندې کوي. دا معلومات یوې اپلیکیشن ته لیږل کیږي ترڅو د ډاکټرانو یا پاملرنې ټیمونو سره په فوري توګه شریک شي، چې د غوره پاملرنې اسانتیا برابروي.
The Recognition
About the د برونز A' Design Award جایزه
Smarthaler هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر د برونز A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی دی، یوه ډېره ویاړلې پېژندنه چې غوره ډیزاینونو ته ورکول کېږي چې په خلاقیت، هوښیارۍ او زیرکتیا ځانګړي دي. د برونز ګټونکي ډېر ماهر او په حیرانوونکي ډول خلاقي آثار دي چې د خپلو ډیزاینرانو پراخ تجربه، تخیل او چارواکتیا تاییدوي. له Smarthaler هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر څخه تمه کېږي چې یو ډېر ارزښتناک، ستایل شوی او ګران شی وي چې په پام وړ ډول مسلکي او نوښتګر دی. دا د برونز A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی ډیزاین په هنر، ساینس، ډیزاین او ټیکنالوژۍ کې غوره کړنلارې یو ځای کوي او د جزیاتو ته د پاملرنې له امله غوره دی. Smarthaler هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر اړتیاوې په ښکلي ډول پوره کوي، هیلو ته رسېږي، احساسات ځانته ملګري کوي او لیوالتیا راپاروي.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The modular smart inhaler device features a measurement system that enables real-time identification and correction of inhalation errors, enhancing the effectiveness of drug delivery without disrupting the inhalation process. Integrating a verification system directly into the actuator's design, ensures patients can more efficiently and effectively adhere to prescribed therapies while developing correct inhalation techniques habits. Information is sent to an app, where it can also be shared.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Device Dimensions: 29,7 mm x 57 mm x 93 mm
Packaging Dimension: 107 mm x 40 mm x 140 mm
Material: PP/ABS
Battery: Rechargeable
Port type: USB-C
Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy
Compatible Apps: FindAir Smarthaler (Android/iOS), FindAir Doctor Web App
Accessories:
USB Hub that enables using it without the phone
HFA Placebo Bottles
Additional Actuators - Tags
- smart inhaler, iot, medical device, modular, digital health, telemedicine, education, pMDI, inhaler, inhaler technique
- Production Technology
- The solution results from extensive user research, clinical trials, and data collection from patients and medical professionals. It represents a multidisciplinary collaboration, combining expertise from design, medical, IT, artificial intelligence, and pharmacokinetics fields. The device's electronics integration within a medical-grade plastic enclosure employs precision injection molding rigorously tested and validated through lab-based pharmacokinetic studies to ensure durability and safety.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was integrating advanced technology into a design as familiar as a traditional pMDI inhaler, ensuring it was approachable yet innovative. Our objective was for users to adopt this advanced inhaler as naturally as they would their standard one, but with added functionalities for a richer experience. Developing a modular design was crucial to allow for the sustainable use of electronic components, enabling users to update or replace parts without discarding the entire device.
- Research
- Research aimed to refine pmdi inhaler experience, employing a mixed-method approach. We conducted medical experiments, and observational studies complemented by desk research to gather base data and validate it in clinical trials, and lab tests. Using custom measurement setups and digital tools, we gathered data from a diverse group of patients and healthcare professionals. The findings emphasized the need for modular, intuitive inhalers that improve user inhaler technique and treatment efficacy.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the device emerged from observing close relatives struggle with conventional inhalers during asthma attacks, leading to insufficient relief despite multiple inhaler usage attempts. This prompted a deeper investigation into inhalation techniques research, revealing that 83,7% of users exhibit incorrect usage, primarily due to the complex coordination required by inhalers. The sequential motion set (precise timing, strength, and duration) presents a significant challenge.
- Project Duration
- Project started May 2021 in (Kraków, Poland) and finished in December 2023 (Kraków, Poland) as part of FindAir research supported by a grant received from The National Centre for Research and Development.
- Operation Flow
- The inhaler functions like a regular inhaler but with an added feature: an electronic module that fits onto the back. This module is optional, allowing the inhaler to be used in its basic form or enhanced with digital feedback. After using the inhaler, users receive immediate feedback on how well they inhaled the medication. This information is sent directly to an app, where it can also be shared instantly with a doctor. The device serves dual purposes: delivering medication, or training tool.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to FindAir Sp. z o.o, 2024.
Smarthaler® - Registred EUIPO trademark
EU patent filling:
EP22461546.8 – AN ACTUATOR FOR AN INHALER
EP22461592.2 – A DEVICE FOR MONITORING USE OF AN INHALER
EP3856305 – METHOD FOR MONITORING DRUG INTAKE - Team Members
- Jacek Mikosz
Michał Czyż
Tomasz Mikosz
Katarzyna Skowronek
Paweł Słapek
Michał Bobrowski
Konrad Gryboś
Szymon Walasik
Marek Nowak
Hubert Tacik
Radosław Sotwin - Image Credits
- FindAir Sp. z o.o. Internal Materials
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