title: A novel polymer needle for insulin delivery.
abstract: An innovative injection moulding method allows more control over the inside and outside surface textures of a polymer needle for diabetics.
authors: Pera Technology, Pera Innovation Park, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PB, UK. jo.love@pera.com
authors: Jo
authors: J
authors: Love
authors: Allen
authors: A
authors: Green
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D009339:Needles; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007328:Insulin; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal; D011108:Polymers