The Respimat Inhaler Platform is a game-changer in respiratory care. Designed to deliver medication in a mist form, this advanced inhaler system offers precise and consistent dosing for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. The Respimat platform utilizes a unique soft mist technology that ensures deeper lung penetration, improving medication absorption and providing enhanced therapeutic benefits.
The device is a one time use system, but BI wanted to explore ways in which the system could be reused up to four times by introducing user interchangeable cartridges. With the specific request for an all mechanical solution, I designed a type of clockwork mechanism that would count the doses and the total number of cartridges introduced into the system. Upon administering the final dose from the fourth cartridge, the system would permanently employ a mechanical lockout to prevent any further use.
This program was particularly fun as it was very challenging, and I worked very closely with my team for months. Ultimately the system worked very well. However, the client ultimately decided to stay with their current design.
