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Nutrivide
Nutrivides has developed the Nutrifier, a modified silicone pacifier that stores and dispenses pre-dosed liquid nutrients and medications, utilizing a baby's natural sucking reflex for non-invasive administration. This product addresses the critical issue of liquid medication dosing errors, which injure over 140,000 children annually in the U.S. alone.
- Hardware
- Healthcare Technology
- Medical Devices
Updated 7 months ago
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Problem
Liquid medication dosing errors are a significant problem, leading to injuries in a large number of children annually. Current methods of administering liquid medications to infants can be inaccurate and inconvenient, contributing to these errors.
Solution
Nutrivides offers the Nutrifier, a modified silicone pacifier designed to store and dispense pre-dosed liquid nutrients and medications. The device leverages a baby's natural sucking reflex for non-invasive administration, simplifying the process for parents and medical personnel. By providing a simple and reliable method for delivering pre-measured liquids, the Nutrifier aims to reduce dosing inaccuracies and improve adherence across various care settings. The design also addresses cultural barriers, socioeconomic factors, and personnel burnout, all of which can contribute to dosing errors.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes parents, caregivers, and medical personnel responsible for administering liquid medications and nutrients to infants.
Features
- Modified silicone pacifier design for storing and dispensing pre-dosed liquids.
- Utilizes a baby's natural sucking reflex for non-invasive administration.
- Aims to provide a simpler and more seamless administration experience for parents and medical personnel.