Pacto Medical develops the Slimshot®, a patented, compact prefilled syringe designed to reduce packaging volume by up to 40%. This innovative design lowers supply chain costs associated with packaging, shipping, and storage for healthcare providers. The device maintains compatibility with existing syringe bodies and rubber stoppers while offering a drop-in solution for medication delivery.
Funding
$150K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional pre-filled syringes occupy significant space during sterilization, shipping, and storage, leading to increased costs and logistical challenges, particularly in low-resource settings. The standard design, with the plunger fully extended, contributes to a larger packaging footprint and higher environmental impact. The alternative to pre-filled syringes, drawing solutions from vials and ampules, carries risks of cross-contamination and inaccurate dosing.
Solution
Pacto Medical has developed a compact pre-filled syringe that reduces packaging volume by 40% by storing the plunger separately during transit. This design minimizes shipping, sterilization, and storage costs, making pre-filled syringes more affordable and accessible, especially in areas with long supply chains. The syringe features a patent-pending locking mechanism that allows clinicians to easily attach the plunger to the syringe body when ready for use. By reducing the logistical burden and costs associated with pre-filled syringes, Pacto Medical aims to improve health equity and reduce the environmental impact of single-use medical devices.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes public health organizations, healthcare providers in low-resource settings, and medical logistics companies seeking to reduce costs and improve the accessibility of pre-filled syringes.
Features
- Compact design reduces packaging volume by 40% compared to standard pre-filled syringes.
- Separately stored plunger minimizes space requirements during shipping and storage.
- Patent-pending locking mechanism enables easy and secure plunger attachment.
- Reduced sterilization costs due to smaller packaging footprint.
- Lower shipping costs due to decreased volume.
- Reduced environmental impact from decreased material usage and transportation.