Smarthaler
Smart pMDI Inhaler for FindAir
Smarthaler is a digital pMDI Inhaler, that uses real-time AI analysis and data collection to guide asthma and COPD patients toward correct inhalation technique and enhanced drug deposition. Its modular design incorporates advanced flow sensing algorithms, allowing it to operate like a standard inhaler while offering the added benefit of a reusable electronic module attached to the back of the aerosol dispenser. After each usage, it provides instant feedback on inhalation quality. This data is sent to an app for immediate sharing with doctors or care teams, facilitating better care.
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Translations of Smarthaler are ready for you in an array of languages: རིག་ནུས་ཅན་གྱི་ pMDI དབུགས་འཐེན་ཆས། BO, Slim pMDI-Inhaleerder AF, Inhalator Inteligjent pMDI SQ, ስማርት ፒኤምዲአይ ማስተንፈሻ AM, جهاز استنشاق pMDI ذكي AR, Խելացի pMDI Ինհալատոր HY, স্মাৰ্ট পিএমডিআই ইনহেলাৰ AS, Ağıllı pMDI İnhalyator AZ, pMDI Inhalagailu Adimenduna EU, Разумны дазаваны інгалятар BE, স্মার্ট পিএমডিআই ইনহেলার BN, Pametni pMDI Inhalator BS, Умен pMDI Инхалатор BG, စမတ် pMDI ရှူရှိုက်ကိရိယာ MY, Inhalador pMDI Intel·ligent CA, Smart pMDI Inhaler CEB, Chopumira Mankhwala Chanzeru cha pMDI NY, 智能定量噴霧吸入器 ZY, 智能pMDI吸入器 ZH, Inalatore pMDI Intelligente CO, Pametni pMDI Inhalator HR, Chytrý pMDI Inhalátor CS, Smart pMDI-inhalator DA, Slimme Pmdi-Inhalator NL, Inteligenta pMDI-Inhalilo EO, Nutikas pMDI Inhalaator ET, Älykäs pMDI-inhalaattori FI, Inhalateur pMDI Intelligent FR, Analach pMDI Smart GD, Inalador pMDI Intelixente GL, ჭკვიანური pMDI ინჰალატორი KA, Intelligenter pMDI-Inhalator DE, Έξυπνος Εισπνευστήρας pMDI EL, Inhalador pMDI Arandu GN, સ્માર્ટ પીએમડીઆઈ ઇન્હેલર GU, Enhalè Entelijan pMDI HT, Na'urar Shan Magani pMDI Mai Hankali HA, Mea Hanu Akamai pMDI HAW, משאף pMDI חכם HE, स्मार्ट पीएमडीआई इनहेलर HI, Tshuab Nqus Tshuaj pMDI Ntse HMN, Okos pMDI Inhalátor HU, Snjall pMDI Innöndunartæki IS, Inhaler Smart pMDI IG, Inhaler pMDI Pintar ID, Ionanalóir pMDI Cliste GA, Inalatore pMDI Intelligente IT, スマートpMDI吸入器 JA, Inhaler pMDI Cerdas JV, ಸ್ಮಾರ್ಟ್ ಪಿಎಂಡಿಐ ಇನ್ಹೇಲರ್ KN, Ақылды pMDI Ингалятор KK, ឧបករណ៍ស្រូបដង្ហើម pMDI ឆ្លាតវៃ KM, Icyuma Cyubwenge cyo Guhumeka Imiti cya pMDI RW, 스마트 pMDI 흡입기 KO, هەناسەدەری پیئێمدیی ژیرمەند KU, Акылдуу pMDI Ингалятор KY, ເຄື່ອງສູດຢາ pMDI ອັດສະລິຍະ LO, Inhalator pMDI Intelligens LA, Viedais pMDI inhalators LV, Išmanusis pMDI Inhaliatorius LT, Smart pMDI Inhaler LB, Паметен pMDI Инхалатор MK, Fitaovana Fifohana pMDI Manan-tsaina MG, Inhaler pMDI Pintar MS, സ്മാർട്ട് പിഎംഡിഐ ഇൻഹേലർ ML, Inhalatur pMDI Intelliġenti MT, Pūmanawa pMDI Atamai MI, स्मार्ट पीएमडीआय इनहेलर MR, Ухаалаг pMDI Амьсгалуур MN, स्मार्ट पीएमडीआई इन्हेलर NE, Smart pMDI-inhalator NO, Smart pMDI-inhalator NB, Inhalador pMDI Intelligent OC, ସ୍ମାର୍ଟ ପିଏମଡିଆଇ ଇନହେଲର OR, هوښیار پی ایم ډی آی انهیلر PS, اینهیلر هوشمند pMDI FA, Inteligentny Inhalator Edukacyjny PL, Inalador pMDI Inteligente PT, ਸਮਾਰਟ ਪੀਐਮਡੀਆਈ ਇਨਹੇਲਰ PA, Smart pMDI Inhalador QU, Inhaler pMDI Inteligent RO, Умный pMDI-ингалятор RU, Masini Manava pMDI Atamai SM, स्मार्ट पीएमडीआई श्वासयन्त्रम् SA, Pametni pMDI Inhalator SR, Inhala Yakangwara yePMDI SN, سمارٽ پي ايم ڊي اي انهيلر SD, ස්මාර්ට් pMDI ආශ්වාසකය SI, Inteligentný pMDI inhalátor SK, Pametni pMDI inhalator SL, Neef-qaade Cayriir oo pMDI ah SO, Sehohodi sa pMDI se Bohlale ST, Inhalador pMDI Inteligente ES, Inhaler pMDI Pinter SU, Kipumuaji Mahiri cha pMDI SW, Smart pMDI-inhalator SV, Matalinong pMDI Inhaler TL, Ингалятори Зеҳнии pMDI TG, ஸ்மார்ட் பிஎம்டிஐ இன்ஹேலர் TA, Акыллы pMDI Ингалятор TT, స్మార్ట్ పిఎండిఐ ఇన్హేలర్ TE, เครื่องสูดยา pMDI แบบอัจฉริยะ TH, ስማርት pMDI መምለሲ መድሃኒት TI, Akıllı pMDI İnhalatör TR, Akylly pMDI Ingalýator TK, Розумний дозований інгалятор UK, سمارٹ پی ایم ڈی آئی انہیلر UR, ئەقلىي pMDI نەپەس ئېلىش ئۈسكۈنىسى UG, Aqlli pMDI Ingalyator UZ, Ống Hít pMDI Thông Minh VI, Anadlydd pMDI Clyfar CY, Tûke pMDI-ynhaler FY, I-Smart PMDI Inhaler XH, סמאַרט pMDI אינהאַלער YI, Ẹrọ Ìmí pMDI Oníṣirò YO, Umphefumuli we-pMDI Ohlakaniphile ZU, Smart Pmdi Inhaler EN, expanding accessibility.
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Unique Properties
The modular smart inhaler device features a measurement system that enables real-time identification and correction of inhalation errors, enhancing the effectiveness of drug delivery without disrupting the inhalation process. Integrating a verification system directly into the actuator's design, ensures patients can more efficiently and effectively adhere to prescribed therapies while developing correct inhalation techniques habits. Information is sent to an app, where it can also be shared.
Tags
smart inhaler, iot, medical device, modular, digital health, telemedicine, education, pMDI, inhaler, inhaler technique
Production Technology
The solution results from extensive user research, clinical trials, and data collection from patients and medical professionals. It represents a multidisciplinary collaboration, combining expertise from design, medical, IT, artificial intelligence, and pharmacokinetics fields. The device's electronics integration within a medical-grade plastic enclosure employs precision injection molding rigorously tested and validated through lab-based pharmacokinetic studies to ensure durability and safety.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was integrating advanced technology into a design as familiar as a traditional pMDI inhaler, ensuring it was approachable yet innovative. Our objective was for users to adopt this advanced inhaler as naturally as they would their standard one, but with added functionalities for a richer experience. Developing a modular design was crucial to allow for the sustainable use of electronic components, enabling users to update or replace parts without discarding the entire device.
Project Duration
Project started May 2021 in (Kraków, Poland) and finished in December 2023 (Kraków, Poland) as part of FindAir research supported by a grant received from The National Centre for Research and Development.
Operation Flow
The inhaler functions like a regular inhaler but with an added feature: an electronic module that fits onto the back. This module is optional, allowing the inhaler to be used in its basic form or enhanced with digital feedback. After using the inhaler, users receive immediate feedback on how well they inhaled the medication. This information is sent directly to an app, where it can also be shared instantly with a doctor. The device serves dual purposes: delivering medication, or training tool.
Research
Research aimed to refine pmdi inhaler experience, employing a mixed-method approach. We conducted medical experiments, and observational studies complemented by desk research to gather base data and validate it in clinical trials, and lab tests. Using custom measurement setups and digital tools, we gathered data from a diverse group of patients and healthcare professionals. The findings emphasized the need for modular, intuitive inhalers that improve user inhaler technique and treatment efficacy.
Inspiration
The inspiration for the device emerged from observing close relatives struggle with conventional inhalers during asthma attacks, leading to insufficient relief despite multiple inhaler usage attempts. This prompted a deeper investigation into inhalation techniques research, revealing that 83,7% of users exhibit incorrect usage, primarily due to the complex coordination required by inhalers. The sequential motion set (precise timing, strength, and duration) presents a significant challenge.
Image Credits
FindAir Sp. z o.o. Internal Materials
Project Overview
Smarthaler Smart pMDI Inhaler has been a Bronze winner in the Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Jacek Mikosz was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Smarthaler Smart pMDI Inhaler.
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