Medical Device Insights

Solving Injection Resistance with the Plunger Assist Ring

e Design Innovations for Less Painful Injections” and “Pressure in Nursing Care: How It Affects Injections, IV Drips, and Pressure Ulcers” However, injection comfort is not determined by devices alone. Proper technique is essential to make the most of these tools. In practice, difficulty in pushing the syringe plunger can become a real burden for clinicians, and this often increases patient discomfort and pain. This article introduces the Plunger Assist Ring, a device designed to address this challenge. Based on patent information, we’ll explore its features, the structure of a syringe, and the physical factors that make plungers harder to push.
2025.07.23
Medical Device Insights
Medical Device Insights

Adhesive Tapes for Wound Closure: “FASNAHT” and “Steri-Strip”

When someone gets a deep cut, many people may immediately think, "This will need stitches." Yet in clinical practice, there is often another option: using adhesive wound closure tapes instead of sutures. This article introduces medical wound closure tapes, which are still not commonly known outside healthcare settings, focusing on two products: FASNAHT by Nichiban and Steri-Strip by 3M.—focusing on two products: FASNAHT by Nichiban and Steri-Strip by 3M. Their structure and features are explained based on related patent documents.
2025.07.12
Medical Device Insights
Nursing Science Basics

Pressure in Nursing Care: How It Affects Injections, IV Drips, and Pressure Ulcers

In a previous article, I wrote about one method for reducing pain from injections: using thinner needles. You can read that article here → Needle Design Innovations for Less Painful Injections The idea was that thinner needles cause less stimulation to the pain receptors in the skin, reducing the pain at the moment of insertion. However, focusing solely on needle thickness is not enough to ensure a truly painless injection. One essential factor involved is pressure. In this article, I’ll explore the concept of pressure from a nursing perspective and examine how it plays a role in injections, IV infusions, and pressure ulcer care. What Is Pressure?
2025.07.06
Nursing Science Basics
Care Product Insights

Portable Toilet Disposal Bags for Easier Daily Care

This article focuses on a product introduced in the Silver Industry Newspaper: the "Wans Care Toilet Disposal Bag," designed to support hygienic and simplified handling of waste in portable toilets.
2025.06.29
Care Product Insights
Care Product Insights

Oral Care Gel – Catechin Benefits and Flavorful Comfort

As a home-visit nurse, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of oral care through daily practice. In both caregiving and nursing settings, the value of maintaining good oral hygiene is being reevaluated. In 2024, Japan’s long-term care insurance system introduced a new reimbursement category called the “Oral Care Collaboration Enhancement Add-On,” encouraging collaboration between dental professionals, nurses, and caregivers to improve the quality of care and enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals. In previous blog posts, I’ve introduced swallowing support products such as thickening agents and the K-spoon that help fulfill the desire of many older adults to “keep enjoying food.” (The English version of that post is currently in preparation.)
2025.06.21
Care Product Insights
Medical Device Insights

Needle Design Innovations for Less Painful Injections

Whenpeoplethinkofinjectionpain,theyoftenimaginetheinitialprickwhentheneedleenterstheskin.Inreality,paincanoccuratseveral...
2025.06.14
Medical Device Insights