Drug Delivery Device

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My name is Lauren Lee and currently attend John F. Kennedy Middle School. The Drug Delivery Device is a tool that can deliver injectable intramuscular drugs (e.g. epinephrine) effortlessly and also allow it to be self-administered by an individual if necessary. There are 4 easy steps to using the device: (1) attach the needle by inserting it into the hole at the opening of the device. (2) Through the needle, draw up the drug into the vial with the piece labeled “1” and lock piece 1 in place by rotating it to the side. (3) Load the spring by pulling both bars labeled “2” into the slots at the end. (4) When the drug needs to be administered, press the device against your leg or arm and release the bars from the slots. This will release the spring and simultaneously push the needle into the body and inject the medication. This device can be reused as you can replace the needle. The device is also a piece of art that showcases soothing patterns of nature (there are patterns of trees, flowers, and butterflies on the container). The device and the container should be printed out of plastic, and the needle should be printed from stainless steel. This design was inspired by my younger sister who has a severe nut allergy and therefore carries an EpiPen. I also thought that it could be used for other medications such as insulin or any drug that needs to be injected.