Needle-free drug delivery can be realized using the principle of jet injection, whereby a liquid drug is pressurized and accelerated through a small orifice, creating a narrow, high-speed fluid jet of sufficient velocity to penetrate skin and tissue.
Needle-free jet injection using real-time controlled linear Lorentz-force actuators (Andrew Taberner, N. Catherine Hogan, Ian W. Hunter)
Are you sick of prodding yourself with needles just to get your B12, insulin, or any other medication? Whether you’re a kid or a tough guy, nobody likes needles. Some people really don’t like needles, to the point where it interferes with their treatment.
Needle phobia is real, and it directly reduces compliance with treatment.
In other words, people who fear needles will often forego their shots. This poses a real risk to our readers, who suffer from pernicious anemia and B12 deficiency. In these cases, not maintaining a consistent daily injection schedule could lead to nerve damage.
Sometimes, it’s not even needle phobia that keeps people out of their daily injection schedule. It could simply be the discomfort of having to do the shots every day. You know, probing the skin for a spot where the tissue is not hardened from previous shots, darting the needle in, and then disposing of this sharp object. Who wants that?
Luckily, it no longer has to be this way.
Welcome to Needleless Injectors
Well, how does a needle-free injection device sound to you? 🙂
Obviously, such a device would be a complete game changer. If you inject daily (as is the case with insulin for diabetics or B12 for pernicious anemia patients), this translates to 30 needles a month, 360 a year, or more than 10,000 needles in 30 years. Imagine all the collective waste and pain that such a needle-free injector would spare.
Needle-free injection technology isn’t new, dating back to the 1940s. However, it has had limited adoption because it was bulky. In the last few years, we’ve been monitoring the progress of needle-free injection devices, hoping one day our readers could use it.
We’re excited to say, this day is near. The technology has matured. Several companies work on such devices, and we’ll be trying to get them to offer it here. The goal is to get you to use this device to inject yourself with methyl B12 at home.
Why a Needless Injector?
When we search for a needleless injector to recommend to our readers and customers, we’re specifically looking for an injector that meets all these requirements:
We’ll try to find a device that ticks all these boxes. We won’t feature any device that uses CO2 gas, or that had its medical certificate revoked. We won’t feature devices that use a fixed-dose, because it completely rules it out for most of our customers. We’re looking for a simple, versatile needleless injector that’s available to the public.
The Needleless Syringe We’re Looking For
We want a device that fully replaces a needle, and which you can order online and use at home. It should be easy to learn, 100% painless, and won’t leave a mess. If you’re injecting B12, you’ll be able to use this needleless syringe to deliver it into your bloodstream, using the narrow jet of the injected liquid instead of a hypodermic needle to penetrate the skin. It will also distribute the medication better.
The needless injector we’re looking to have here will be perfect for our injectable methyl-B12 (for which we like daily doses of 0.3ml). It will be spring-operated, and be able to propel any injectable liquid through your skin, into the subcutaneous tissue, in variable doses. It will be a certified, registered medical device, and it won’t penetrate vital blood vessels. It should be durable and long-lasting.
9 Reasons to Use
No Pain
Injections are painless, unlike those done with sharp needles.
Not Just B12
You can use it for insulin, dental, cosmetics, IVF, and other injectable liquids.
Simple
Very safe and extremely easy to use, even for kids or on dogs.
No Tissue Damage
No skin or scar tissue damage, like with regular needle injections.
No Fear
Reduces the psychological inhibitions associated with needles.
Reliable
Requires no batteries or gas replacements, and will work up to many years.
No Stress
Eliminates injection-induced stress, such as with normal shots.
No Injuries
No infections from needle sticks to either the patient or the physician.
Cost Effective
Cheaper than regular syringes and needles over the long term.
What Can You Use It For?
You can use needless syringes for almost any type of injectable:
Vitamin B12
Use the device to inject our methyl B12.
In-Vitro Fertilization
Couples undergoing IVF can use it to inject.
Sport Medicine
Ideal in treatments like peptide injections.
Other Vitamins
Not just B12. You can use it for any vitamin.
Hormone Therapy
Inject testosterone or growth hormone.
Vaccines
Use the intramuscular kit to inject vaccines.
Diabetes (Insulin)
Needleless insulin shots are a reality now.
Erectile Dysfunction
Men with ED can also use the device to inject.
Veterinary Shots
Useful for injecting to pets, who can’t sit still.
In addition to home users, professionals who are currently giving injections with a traditional syringe and needle could also use it if it has certifications that classify it as a medical device suitable for unrestricted use with all types of liquid medications.
Again, How Does It Work?
We know it sounds crazy, but it’s simple:
A needle-free injector injects liquid drugs through the skin, without needles, because the liquid itself acts as the needle. You load the device with your liquid B12, press a button, and the B12 in the needleless syringe flows effortlessly as a small jet, into your body via spring, and disperses into the subcutaneous tissue.
No More Needle Phobia
Just how bad do people fear needles? Patients often show up, who have never been vaccinated since childhood because of needle anxiety. In fact, clinics report that some of them ask for general anesthesia before simple shots.
Needle-phobia is real, and the discomfort of ongoing needle injections is a real barrier for many people who require ongoing medical care. Needle-free injectors provide such people with a phobia-free injection solution. This directly links with compliance, because many of those who fear needles will simply skip their daily injections.
This problem isn’t small at all:
As much as 25% of adults and up to 75% of children have needle-phobia.
Again, it causes patients to delay treatment or forego it altogether. Physicians are left in an awkward position. Parents are left with a tough question; inflict pain and fear to the child, or skip the medication for today? (tomorrow comes the same question.)
If you can’t stand the sight of needles yet need to self-inject often, this technology could help you overcome your phobia. It’ll give you the confidence to self-administer your B12 with a needle free injection system, which will be a game-changer.
Needleless injectors are pain-free, fear-free, risk-free, and stress-free.
Prevent Your Skin From Hardening
With a needle-free injector, no sharp needles will pierce through your delicate skin. This reduces the likelihood of tissue damage and the formation of scar tissue. It also reduces the chance of developing lipohypertrophy – small dents or lumps of fatty tissue under the skin, which is caused by repeated injections in the same place.
When you use needles for injections, your skin tissue can harden over time. This is why we suggest alternating the injection sites (in our B12 injection instructions). In contrast, injections with jet-injectors preserve tissue and prevent lipohypertrophy.
No More Needle Injuries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that hospital-based health care workers accidentally prick themselves with needles 385,000 times each year. Jet injectors can help reduce these injuries. Needleless injecting can also lower the risk of contracting diseases like HIV and skin infections.
For home users, the absence of needles is especially beneficial when administering shots to children or pets who can’t keep still. This is another reason why veterinarians find needleless syringes invaluable, as they often deal with restless animals.
Overall, this device greatly simplifies the process of administering injections.
Needle-Free Methyl B12 Injections
Methylcobalamin is one of the two active forms of B12. Its superb utility comes from both increasing B12 levels and reducing homocysteine simultaneously. Thus, for many patients it solves two problems at once. It generates S-adenosyl methionine, the most crucial methyl donor we have, further helping the body in vital processes.
Therefore, methyl B12 is considered the ultimate form of B12. It is easiest to absorb, and it can even fully reverse symptoms. If you’re struggling with neurological symptoms, methyl B12 is often the only promising treatment for regenerating nerves.
B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia are our areas of expertise. Many of our readers have to inject B12 daily for life, and a needleless syringe can boost their life quality. In fact, the injection of methyl B12 has become a popular use of the devices.
However, the benefits of methyl B12 are not limited to just patients with B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia. For example, it is a godsend to kids with special needs:
Due to their methylation issues, children on the autistic spectrum have experienced stark cognitive improvements with the use of methyl B12 shots. These kids tend to do well on methylcobalamin but worse on other forms, like cyanocobalamin. There’s a wealth of anecdotal and professional opinion on the use of methyl B12 in such cases.
There are also many studies on the effectiveness of methyl B12 on improved function in a plethora of conditions, which you can read about in our article about B12 forms.
When it comes to B12 shots and children, a key problem that parents and physicians report is the physical administering of the shots themselves. That is, if you want the B12 to do its job and stabilize the behavior and brain function of your child, your child must first comply with the shots. Of course, easier said than done.
This is where a needle-free syringe comes to help.
Let Children Be Children
It’s traumatic enough for children to know that they suffer from a condition that makes them different from the rest of their friends. The traditional way of injecting – that is, pricking with needles – can be overwhelming and aggravate the child’s mental state. This is why parents and professionals use techniques such as calming or distracting the child, singing nursery rhymes, or playing soothing music when giving a shot.
Imagine having to go through it every day.
The ordeal of injections can also strain the parent-child relationship. There are reports of kids becoming distressed at seeing the signs of an impending injection, such as a parent preparing to hold their hand. This is because the child begins associating these things with the shots themselves. The trauma can be so overwhelming that parents frequently delay treatment until the child is older, or stop the treatment altogether.
In the case of B12, stopping the treatment can be catastrophic.
Some parents have reported trying anesthetic creams at the injection site. Some have tried giving injections to their children while they are asleep, though this raises concerns about trust and consent which could impact the development of their relationship.
Jet injectors will make injections for children stress-free. In fact, kids can easily self-administer the shots. Of course, this practical solution could be used for more than just B12. Even their vaccines would be more pleasant thanks to a needle-free visit.
For Insulin & Other Injectables Too
Our readers primarily deal with B12 deficiency, but many also suffer from co-existing conditions, such as diabetes. A needleless injector also lets you inject insulin, which is why it usually comes with different adapters, including one for insulin pens.
Two birds with one stone.
In fact, you can use the needleless device for a variety of drugs. Insulin and B12 are just the most common uses among our readers.
In a fraction of a second, the needleless injector will push the insulin with precisely measured pressure, into the tissue below the skin. As with injecting B12, it is painless, tissue-preserving, and doesn’t carry the risk of needle-stick injuries or infections.
The needleless injector has revolutionized patient comfort by eliminating the need to use painful needles in cases of diabetes (or B12 deficiency). It is effective in enhancing compliance with therapy, especially when multiple daily doses of insulin are required.
The discomfort of needle shots belongs to the past. If you’ve had to inject insulin several times a day for a long time, a needle-free injector will give you a new life.
For Pets With Diabetes As Well
A jet injector could also serve as an insulin autoinjector for dogs or other pets. Given that pets can be quite active, injecting them with needles has always been challenging. With this device, the process becomes much easier, and they won’t feel a thing.
It’s Worth Investing In a Needleless Injector If You…
Dread Needles
You don’t like piercing your skin with needles.
Inject to a Pet
Needle-free shots are easier for the dog.
Inject to a Child
You want to remove the fear factor entirely.
Worry About Infections
Unsterilized needles are a problem in many areas.
Need Daily Injections
You have to go through the hassle daily.
Dislike Scar Tissue
You don’t want your skin hardening from needles.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions regarding the needleless injectors, please review this FAQ section. If you still can’t find an answer, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Summary
Skipped all the way to the end? 😉
In needle-less injections, a specialized device propels an injectable substance (such as insulin, hormones, or B12, in our case) through the skin. This process combines pressure, high-velocity, and a specially designed nozzle. As no needles are involved, this approach entirely eliminates both the pain and fear associated with traditional injections.
Given that our readers inject B12 on a daily basis, a needle-free injector has the potential to completely change their life quality and day-to-day experience.
We will keep you posted.