Shot Blocker - ?no longer available --> RE: [practicemgt] Injection Pain - plastic disc

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Thanks, ,

Bionix rings a bell now.

Here is the original flyer from Bionix

http://www.bionix.com/Images/ShotBlockerSS.pdf

As someone noted, the Shot Blocker isn't listed on their site anymore and some other websites say it's no longer available.

This site might have some -- but I couldn't figure out if it was a merchant site or auction site -- I couldn't see a buy now button to just buy it.

http://www.egeneralmedical.com/bx-8050-shotblocker-block-the-pain-of-routine-injections.html

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And don't confuse the shotblocker with the shotblocker

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=====================================This describes how it might work...

http://www.bionix.com/Pages/MedStudy2.html

http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/onf/Volume29/Issue4/pdf/733.pdf

Bionix Medical Technologies (Toledo, OH) offers the ShotBlocker™, a medical device that works through a novel application of the gate control theory of pain management. The gate control theory states that a gating mechanism exists in the spinal cord through which pain and sensory signals travel to the brain. ShotBlocker stimulates the skin at the injection site with multiple blunt skin contact points; this sensation “closes” the “gate” to block the flow of pain signals to the brain.

http://www.bionix.com/Pages/MedPress.html

The study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of ShotBlocker in reducing pain associated with intramuscular injections. The study revealed that the baseline characteristics based on age, height and weight of those who were randomized to the ShotBlocker group were comparable with those who did not have the device. The results showed that 93.2% of those with ShotBlocker experienced mild to no pain compared to 51.7% of those without ShotBlocker. Regardless of the gender, those with the device had significantly lower pain scores than those without the device. The conclusion showed that the ShotBlocker, a flexible plastic device with multiple contact points on its underside, significantly reduces pain associated with intramuscular injection. This may allay the fear of getting a shot.ShotBlocker is the invention of Huttner, M.D., Ph.D., a practicing pediatrician and co-founder of Bionix Medical Technologies, a Toledo, Ohio based medical device company.

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Here is a blurb on whether it is effective...

http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/pdf/nursing_winter05.pdf

They actually concluded it didn't work very well.

This site says...

http://www.insulincase.com/Shot-Blocker-Unavailable-Until-Further-Notice-P530.aspx

Attn: The Manufacture has told us this product will not be available for sale in the USA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Please Do Not Call Us to ask if we know when it will be avaliable.We talked to the manufacture and the do not have any date in the near future or any date at this time 7/24/08

If you would like us to contact you If this is available again, please put through an order like you would if you were going to buy this item. When you get to the payment method pick Purchase Order and enter Shot Blocker in the Purchase Order box. This order will be keep on records and when we get them back in stock if ever ,we will call you to get your CC information from you.

Thank you

Joe CeramiThe insulin Case Shop

This product will also be available for the doctors office at special rates if it is available again

Injections

Bionix Medical Technologies ShotBlocker,ShotBlocker Shot Blocker has taken a giant step towards removing the pain and anxiety associated with injections with its introduction of ShotBlocker®, a unique,new medical devicethat works through a novel application of the gate control theory of pain management.This theory states that a gating mechanism exists in the spinal cord through which both painand sensory signals travel to the brain. ShotBlocker stimulates the skin at the injection sitewith multiple blunt skin contact points on its underside.The sensation this produces closes the“gate” to block the flow of pain signals to the brain.The gate control theory of pain managementhas proven valuable in understanding the body's regulation of pain, and ShotBlocker is the firstmechanical device to use this approach to reduce the pain associated with injections.

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits The ShotBlocker is designed to block the pain of routine injections, such as immunizations or insulin, simply and effectively. ShotBlocker is a flexible plastic disk that features a number of short, blunt skin contact points on its underside and has a large opening through which IM and SC injections can be administered. The ShotBlocker Offers: • Pain Management - Simple, cost-effective device that blocks the pain from injections. • Versatility - Give Intra muscular Injections and Subcutaneous Injections. • Immediate Response - No waiting time for it to take effect. • Ease of Use - Small, flexible device easy to incorporate into your injection procedure. • Safety - Single patient use medical device that does not require the use of chemicals or drugs. There are no warning labels or side effects. • Efficacy - Applicable for all patients school-aged to adults. How to Use 1. Select injection site and prep skin as usual.2. Hold ShotBlocker so that the contact points touch patient's skin.3. Press ShotBlocker FIRMLY onto skin at the injection site. (A)

DO NOT MOVE OR REMOVE SHOTBLOCKER UNTIL INJECTION HAS BEEN GIVEN.4. Immediately administer injection through the central opening of ShotBlocker in the usual manner. For SC injections, angle the needle as needed to give the injection. (

IF MORE THAN 20 SECONDS ELAPSE BETWEEN PLACEMENT OF SHOTBLOCKER AND INJECTION, COMPLETELY REMOVE SHOTBLOCKER FROM SKIN AND REPEAT PROCESS BEGINNING WITH STEP 2 BEFORE GIVING INJECTION.5. Withdraw needle and dispose of needle and syringe as usual.6. Remove ShotBlocker®. Clean with soap and water; may be reused on the same individual