Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Professionals
Initially brought to market as the 'AutoStart Burette' in Australia, nursing feedback triggered an extensive redesign, receiving additional patent approval, and delivering enhanced functionality, simplicity, and safety in a low-cost consumable.
Dr. Michael Monsour, who received the Order of Australia medal, is Chairman of Analytica and now Safer Infusion Systems, Inc. In keeping with his exemplary medical services, he was the driving force behind this IV infusion technology, solving two problems long associated with traditional burettes.
'First, the drip does not have to be turned off when injecting medicine as with traditional burettes. This eliminates the possibility of the drip not being reestablished after the drug dose. Additionally, the caregiver does not need to return to the bedside to determine if all of the medicine has been delivered to reestablish the drip. AutoStart's shuttle valve 'restarts' the drip once the medicine has passed through the burette. This saves time for busy caregivers,' advises Dr. Monsour.
'Second, the shuttle valve float action prevents air from leaving the burette, eliminating any air embolism event. After flushing the medicine dose and exhausting a primary IV bag, the float's weight seals the exit nozzle. This tight seal retains a small fluid volume in the burette base.'
Simplified IV Therapy
Relying on a gravity feed eliminates complexity, training, capital costs, and maintenance with infusion pumps, making the SIS ideal for hospitals and infusion centers while paving a smoother, safer, and lower-cost path for hospital-to-home IV infusions. The many capabilities of the single SKU Safer Infusion System will shine in tight spaces and the mobility demanded for military deployment and emergency transport vehicles.
