Adrenaclick, the latest ephinephrine auto-injector

2/1/2010

 
Sciele Pharma, Inc., has introduced the Adrenaclick, a single-dose epinephrine auto-injector for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.  It is available as a single unit or two pack, with two dosing options (0.15 mg or 0.3mg).

At first glance of the company's video demo, the device looks similar to a TwinJect, so it appears there is no practical size advantage over the existing Epipens and TwinJect. 

More information is available at the company website:  www.adrenaclick.com.

Re-designed Epipen

11/13/2009

 
A newly designed Epipen is now available, with "enhanced usability."
 
The new design features a flip-top carrying case, blue safety release cap, integrated instructions, and an orange-colored needle tip with needle protection.  The instructions tell you to "swing and firmly push" the orange tip into the outer thigh. 

See the new Epipen here:  http://epipen.com/pdf/EP9532_TEARSHEET_DR.pdf

Allergy coverage on CNN

9/13/2009

 
OK - this is a little bit of tooting one's own horn.  Here are the links to a CNN story about the importance of having to carry an Epipen with you everywhere because of food allergies. 

Story:  http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/04/food.allergies.bees.epipen/index.html

Video:  below