Medication Case Monitoring with Gateway Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a comprehensive system to manage and monitor medication delivery devices, particularly for rescue medications, addressing issues such as lost or forgotten devices, expired medications, environmental exposure, reliable integration with technology, bystander notifications, and user safety and peace of mind.
Innovation Solution
A case with an integrated electronic control system and a medication delivery device management system that includes a housing with sensors for environmental monitoring, an emergency button, and wireless communication with a gateway device for alerts and location tracking, ensuring real-time management and monitoring of medication delivery devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a medication delivery device is carried for rescue medication, then user safety and peace of mind are improved, but the device may be lost or forgotten
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the medication delivery device's location and status, providing real-time feedback to caregivers through the mobile application. This feedback mechanism ensures that the device is not lost or forgotten while maintaining user safety through constant monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a disposable medication delivery device that is pre-filled and sealed. The device is designed for single use, eliminating the need for complex storage and management systems, thereby reducing the risk of loss or forgetfulness while ensuring user safety.
2Speed
If the medication delivery device is always accessible, then rescue medication can be administered quickly, but the medication may be exposed to temperatures outside predetermined ranges
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the medication delivery device into a protected storage state and an active administration state. During storage, the device is kept in a controlled environment (e.g., refrigerator) to maintain temperature. When needed, the device is quickly retrieved and activated, achieving both temperature control and rapid administration.
Solution Approach 2:
The medication delivery device is pre-prepared and pre-cooled in advance. The cartridge is pre-filled and sealed, and the device is stored in the correct temperature range before use. This preliminary preparation ensures that when emergency administration is needed, the device can be quickly deployed without compromising temperature integrity.
3Reliability
If environmental monitoring is implemented, then medication safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses an intermediary sensor module that attaches to the medication delivery device to monitor environmental conditions. This separate module communicates with the central system via Bluetooth or other wireless protocols, allowing environmental monitoring without significantly increasing the complexity of the medication delivery device itself.
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AI summary
A device and system for managing medication delivery devices includes a case with a housing having an opening for receiving a medication delivery device. A cover is configured and arranged to cover the opening. A medication delivery device such as: an auto injector is disposed in the housing. A sensor to detect the position of the cover may be provided. An electronic control system is operatively associated with the housing and disposed in wireless communication with a gateway device. The electronic control system is configured and arranged to provide a signal to the gateway device when the case is within, proximity of the gateway device. The electronic control system is also configured and arranged to transmit corresponding signals to the gateway device based on the position of the cover, the presence of the medication delivery device in the case, and/or the activation of the delivery device.