Smarthaler سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر by Jacek Mikosz is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام in طبی آلات تے طبی سامان ڈیزائن Competition Category.
کانسیطبی مصنوع· 2024
Smarthaler سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر
by Jacek Mikosz
Client: FindAir
A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام Winner in طبی مصنوع Category
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About Smarthaler سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر
سمارٹ ہیلر اک ڈیجیٹل پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر ہے جیہڑا ریئل ٹائم اے آئی تجزیہ تے ڈیٹا اکٹھ کرݨ دا استعمال کریندا ہے تاں جو دمہ تے سی او پی ڈی دے مریضاں کوں صحیح سانس کھچݨ دی تکنیک تے بہتر دوا جمع ہوݨ دی رہنمائی ملے۔ ایندے ماڈیولر ڈیزائن وچ جدید فلو سینسنگ الگورتھم شامل ہن جیہڑے ایکوں معیاری انہیلر وانگوں کم کرݨ دی اجازت ݙیندے ہن تے نال ای ایروسول ڈسپنسر دے پچھلے پاسے نال لگے ہوئے دوبارہ استعمال ہوݨ والے برقی ماڈیول دا اضافی فائدہ وی فراہم کریندے ہن۔ ہر استعمال دے بعد ایہ سانس کھچݨ دی کوالٹی بارے فوری فیڈبیک ݙیندا ہے۔ ایہ ڈیٹا اک ایپ وچ بھیجیا ویندا ہے تاں جو ڈاکٹراں یا دیکھ بھال دی ٹیم نال فوری شیئر کیتا ون٘دا، جیہڑا بہتر دیکھ بھال نوں آسان بݨیندا ہے۔
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام
Smarthaler سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام دا جتݨ والا ہے، ڈاڈھی معزز پچھاݨ جیڑھی تخلیقی صلاحیت، اختراع تے ذہانت نال ممتاز بہترین ڈیزائناں کوں ݙتی ویندی ہے۔ کانسی دے جتݨ والے بھرپور مہارت والے تے نمایاں طور تے تخلیقی شاہکار ہن، جیڑھے اپݨے ڈیزائنراں دے وسیع تجربے، تخیل تے ہوشیاری دی تصدیق کریندے ہن۔ Smarthaler سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر کنوں امید کیتی ویندی ہے جو او ہک بہوں قدر کیتی ہوئی، سراہی ہوئی تے پیاری چیز ہوسی، قابل ذکر حد تئیں پیشہ ورانہ تے جدت والی۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جنہاں A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام جتیا ہے، فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن تے ٹیکنالوجی وچ بہترین طریقے شامل کریندا ہے تے چھوٹیاں تفصیلاں ول دھیان ݙیوݨ کنوں شاندار ہے۔ Smarthaler سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر ضرورتاں خوبصورتی نال پوریاں کریندا ہے، خواہشاں کوں چھوہندا ہے، جذبیاں کوں موہندا ہے تے تجسس کھچیندا ہے۔
Behind the Design
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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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