Insulin Storage System with UVC Disinfection Unit

Insulin Storage System with UVC Disinfection Unit

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Medical tags

Clinical need
Prevention of pathology or disease
Area
Endocrinology
Technology
Other supporting equipment
Project keywords
This is a system for insulin storage and disinfection of needles and syringes used by type 1 diabetic Patients.
Device classification
IIb

Project description

The project addresses the problem of lack of efficient storage devices for insulin and sterilization devices for needles used by type 1 diabetic patients in rural settings. The project consists of a box with two compartments. one compartment for the storage of insulin. This compartment acts as a mini-fridge to maintain temperature within the recommended ranges. The other compartment is a sterilization Unit. It contains an Ultraviolet C gemicidal bulb that is switched on for a set period of time to sterilize needles and syringes.