It can't come soon enough!
http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/killer-50/50-insider/oval-medical-anti-allergy-device-wins-acclaim#sthash.zVKfcqiw.dpuf (http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/killer-50/50-insider/oval-medical-anti-allergy-device-wins-acclaim#sthash.zVKfcqiw.dpuf)
Just saw this same article on Facebook! Smaller would be better!
Yes, it would!
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At 93mm x 29.75mm x 16mm, the slimline Oval device is less than half the size of the current market leader.
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Sooner would new better too!
I wish it were flatter. This would not really be as good as the Auvi in boys skinny jeans--or in boys pants in general but much better than an epi obviously. Considering we may not get the Auvi back, beggars can't be choosers. ~)
I agree Mac, flatter would be better but anything smaller would be nice.
The Auvi-Q specs say it was 1/2 inch thick and this device is only 16 mm thick - not too much difference (~3 mm). I think the Auvi's wider design would allow it to be less visible in a pocket, though. Either way, I'm hopeful this comes to fruition and the FDA doesn't drag it's feet too long approving it for the US.
Going back to carrying the bulky epipens has proven to be NOT very successful for our kids (both teenagers) . . .
IOW -- they HATE carrying epipens and are not 100% carrying as they were with auviQ.
This is very concerning.
Yup-- DD has a very close friend with a SFA and additional risk factors who doesn't always-always carry-- because epipens don't fit into pockets, so he carries them in a backpack, but not ON him. It worries her terribly. :-[
You would think Epipen maker would frigging be working on re-design and upgrade of their product . . . maybe they could put money into THAT instead of into fighting against and undermining AuviQ in the background . . . ~) ~) ~)
Small point of clarification on the form factor of Auvi-Q auto-injectors the FDA recalled: EVZIO remains on the market and is thriving through grants delivered to law enforcement. In summary, the auto-injector technology is still in use as kaleo's EVZIO. Sanofi's licensed Auvi-Q epinephrine product was recalled therefore I suspect it's not the auto-injector technology per se because both were not recalled.
I came here to share that thought. It may be that Sanofi's manufacture of the licensed technology is at issue, not the technology itself as kaleo's licensed manufacture of the same auto-injector experiences continued growth and success.
Thanks for that info. That is really good news. If the technology itself were bust, that'd be a much bigger problem, and potentially one that would keep it out of the market for good. A manufacturing or QA/QC problem is potentially far less devastating to fix.
It's great to see you name!
The problem with the recall was that devices did not have epinephrine in them.
If they come on the market again I will want to see a window showing the med. :yes:
Thank you for that clarification, name!
DS said he likes the design. I stand corrected.
So excited for this!
Another new one! Fits on a key chain.
http://kstp.com/news/new-smaller-minnesota-made-epinephrine-device-could-be-easier-for-allergy-sufferers-to-carry/4038668/ (http://kstp.com/news/new-smaller-minnesota-made-epinephrine-device-could-be-easier-for-allergy-sufferers-to-carry/4038668/)
But it looks like you have to do the twinject kind of thing. BOO. :P
Wow, I love the idea of something that small that could fit on a keychain, but not if it is difficult to use. That looks like it could be hard to handle, especially if impaired by a reaction.
Why is it that everyone sees they need to be smaller except for Mylan? Why aren't they trying to take the lead on this race?
I don't have any idea, but it's such a huge issue that I have to wonder if the executives and development/marketing teams there simply don't use the product themselves in the real world or something. :-/
Adults who carry meds have ONE complaint about them-- make-it-smaller-make-it-smaller-make-it-smaller-make-it-smaller. Period. This is true for diabetics, for asthmatics, for those with heart conditions, etc. etc. etc.
It's NOT rocket science.
Maybe they were so focused on the redesign (which is horrendous) that they missed a crucial window when people were grabbing up patents for new, smaller versions. Maybe they're not developing a smaller one because they can't, maybe all the ideas they come up with are already patented by others...
or maybe, they just don't care. What they have works so why invest $$ to change it.
Saw this about possible new option in development --
http://asthmaallergieschildren.com/2016/03/29/windgap-we-talk-to-ceo-of-a-startup-focused-on-epinephrine-autoinjectors/ (http://asthmaallergieschildren.com/2016/03/29/windgap-we-talk-to-ceo-of-a-startup-focused-on-epinephrine-autoinjectors/)
Kaléo intends to bring Auvi-Q back to the market
http://www.richmond.com/business/article_0e514f96-8120-5d55-8c95-380f6289ae81.html (http://www.richmond.com/business/article_0e514f96-8120-5d55-8c95-380f6289ae81.html)
YES!!!! :happydance:
Doing happy dance too, GN! Our teenagers are sick of carrying big, bulky epipens again . . .
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Best news ever! They just don't make pockets big enough for EpiPens in ladies wear. Sooooooo happy! Let the countdown begin. And fingers crossed they return Allerject to Canada as well. :happydance: