Description:

Anxiety and fear associated with needles are common problems that affect many people around the world. This fear can have negative effects on the experiences of those in medical environments, hindering patients' well-being and healthcare results. Needle phobias often stem from childhood and root themselves based on erroneous memories of unpleasant injections. Many older kids learn how to deal with their concerns on their own, but for others, these phobias are more severe and can last well into puberty and adulthood.

Papilio is a medical device designed for the administration of intramuscular injections in healthcare for children with a fear of needles and pain. This product is an adjunct system that combines numbing, distraction, and hiding of the needle through an interlocking story of a butterfly needing to eat nectar from a flower. With 66% of children having a fear of needles that has quadrupled over the last 30 years, more needs to be done in healthcare environments.

This two-part product comprises a detachable needle cover designed to resemble a butterfly and a vibrating cold compress shaped in the form of a flower. Together, these components collaborate to
mitigate needle-related anxiety in children while facilitating the injection process. The compress includes proximity sensors that trigger the vibration mechanism upon skin contact. This approach ensures a tailored and minimally invasive experience for each patient. Through the use of the cold compress, the injection site is able to quickly numb itself and thus create a less painful experience with negative connotations for
future procedures. Before the injection, the child is able to hold the device in their hands to feel the
vibration and cold sensations as an added distraction.

The syringe attachment works by inserting a sterile syringe inside the device following the correct dispensation and sliding the butterfly up the attachment to hide the needle after being correctly clipped into the device. Papilio’s sliding mechanism is designed to protect the needle's position during the injection, ensuring a comfortable experience for the patient. After ensuring the area is numb, once pressed against the skin, the butterfly will slide down the syringe as it punctures the skin and is fully inserted. The
butterfly design serves a dual purpose, effectively concealing the needle while providing an engaging
distraction for young patients who may otherwise subconsciously focus on the administration.
Following usage, the reusable ice pack can be easily sanitized for subsequent use. Simultaneously, the syringe attachment is conveniently disposed of in a designated bin. Our company, "JAB&CO," will initiate the PLA biodegradation process at our facilities after the collection of bins, exemplifying responsible
product lifecycle management in a safe and sustainable manner. The product will go through the stages of sterilization through the boiling process before being shredded to allow for easy and oxygenated biodegradation. Papilio can significantly improve the way healthcare professionals and patients experience the injection process. Patients are more inclined to receive such medication without the potential hazard of
the procedure inducing a traumatic response, making the process faster and more efficient.