College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Biomedical Engineering
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Michael Whitt, College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
Project: Alternative Epinephrine Injector started as a solution for Bianca Aleman’s little brother however the scope has evolved to include the many millions of individuals across the world who struggle with a life-threatening allergen. The stakeholders of this project are Cal Poly and Dr. Michael D. Whitt. Our goals are the following:
● Develop a foolproof method of injection that consistently delivers a dosage of epinephrine
● Be equal or less than the current size of an EpiPen (6 in)
● Be easy to transport or store when not-in-use
● Create an isolated environment where the epinephrine will not be denatured due to environmental changes (e.g. temperature, light sensitivity, etc.)
● Class II FDA Medical Device ● Deliver a fully functioning prototype of an alternative epinephrine auto-injector
● Stay within a budget of $200 - $700
● Do not infringe on Mylan or Kaleo’s current patent
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bmedsp/130