Medapti

Oral Medicine Syringe Adapter for Medapti

Medapti, an adapter for oral baby syringes, was designed to provide users with a simple to use tool to make administering medicine more efficient than the conventional method of using a syringe alone. Simplicity and safety were the core elements behind the design. Medapti is a one-piece product composed of a soft mouthguard and a tube where a syringe is simply pushed inside after it has been filled with the dose of medication. The adapter's unique shape not only stops the syringe going too far down the mouth but also directs the syringe to the cheek, instead of the back of the throat.

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Unique Properties

Administering oral medication to babies can be problematic. Medapti surpasses the current products by its simplicity and a unique design which directs the syringe to the side of the mouth. The syringe is simply inserted inside the tube which is at an angle and directs the medication to the cheek, not the back of the throat. The mouth guard helps to position the syringe and ensures the syringe does not go too far down the mouth. Softer material is gentle on the gums. Medapti was designed with safety in mind. It passes not only a choking test but a more rigorous air-obstruction safety test.

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baby product, baby essential, baby medication, baby syringe, baby medicine, baby medicine dispenser, nursery product

Production Technology

The original concept was simply created with clay and cardboard which in result led to approximately 50 design modifications and numerous rounds of 3D printed and vacuum cast prototypes to create a functional product. Safety standards had a major influence on the final shape and size. Consequently, a 2-cavity, hot runner mould made from steel has been built. Medapti units are made out of medical grade, BPA-free thermoplastic elastomer (which can be fully recycled providing there is a facility to do so).

Design Challenge

The main challenge was to pass the air-obstruction test without compromising the visual aspects of the design by making the product too large. The syringe tube design was also problematic. It was important that the syringe stays securely inside the tube without the need of using too much force to insert it. An inner "ring" was added, and various sizes and shapes were tested, until the goal was achieved. The other major challenge was no existing safety standards for such a novel product. It was resolved by talking to testing houses, safety standards specialists and health professionals.

Project Duration

The project started in 2013 in England. It was first publicly presented in Richard Branson's competition where it received a lot of traction and media attention. In 2018, Medapti was chosen as a BPA Concept&Innovation finalist and as a result, secured a stand at the Harrogate International Nursery Fair where prototypes were exhibited. Medapti will launch in the UK and on Amazon marketplace in April 2021. Additionally, it will be sold on a license in Poland, Scandinavia and other Eastern European countries in the second half of 2021.

Operation Flow

Dispensing medicine with the syringe alone can be problematic due to babies moving around or refusing the medication. It can be difficult to place the syringe in the mouth and the syringe can be inserted too far down the throat. Moreover, the medicine can be accidentally dispensed to the back of the throat. A hard plastic syringe can also hurt the gums. Medapti is an improvement to a syringe and makes it easier to place the syringe in baby's mouth, ensuring it does not go too far as well as helps to direct it to the cheek.

Research

Medapti is an innovative product, therefore no standards for this product exist yet. Medapti worked closely with the safety testing companies, who advised on what standards the product should try to comply with. The main aim was to pass the air obstruction test and meet as many clauses of the EN1400 soother standard as possible. The size and shape were designed so the adapter does not fit through the air obstruction gauge. Furthermore, ventilation holes and a holder were added as additional safety features.

Inspiration

When my children were babies, I struggled to give them medicine, especially my youngest who refused to take it. Further research showed that administering medication to babies can be a real issue, with parents worrying about babies choking on medicine and not giving a correct dose if a baby spits it out. I wanted to create a simple to use solution. Medapti concept gained interest from international media, health professionals and hospitals including Great Ormond Street, Alder Hey, Sheffield and Manchester Children Hospitals in England.

Image Credits

Image #1 : Photographer Julia Michalczewska, Medapti product photo, 2021 Image #2 : Photographer Julia Michalczewska, Medapti inside baby's mouth front, 2021 Image #3 : Photographer Julia Michalczewska, Medapti tube outside baby's mouth, 2021 Image #4 : Photographer Julia Michalczewska, Medapti inside baby's mouth top angle, 2021 Image #5 : Photographer Julia Michalczewska, Medapti how to use with syringe, 2021

Project Overview

Medapti Oral Medicine Syringe Adapter has been a Bronze winner in the Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Dorota Dyk was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Medapti Oral Medicine Syringe Adapter.

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