MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641001544 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 7, for 'develop a novel 3d-printed syringe organiser with visual sensor to prevent medication error in general anaesthesia.'
Inventor(s) include Dr Bharathiraja; Dr. Lakshmi R; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Medication errors during general anaesthesia pose significant risks, often due to syringe misidentification, look-alike labels, and high-pressure environments in operating theatres. This project presents a novel solution: a 3D-printed syringe organiser integrated with a visual sensor system to prevent such errors. The organiser features a colour-coded, compartmentalised layout for efficient anaesthetic drug preparation and storage. Embedded sensors use barcode, QR code, or label recognition to verify each syringe's identity in real time. If a mismatch is detected, the system provides immediate visual or auditory alerts, reducing dependence on memory and manual checks. The device supports safer anaesthesia practices by minimising wrong-drug administration. Its 3D-printed design ensures cost-effectiveness, ease of customisation, and scalability across various clinical settings. By combining smart technology with ergonomic design, this innovative system enhances medication safety, improves workflow efficiency, and offers a practical, replicable model for syringe management in perioperative care."
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