The research project titled ‘Development of Painless Injector Needle with Hydrophilic Sol-Gel Ti-Oxide Coating on the Needle Surface,’ led by Assoc. Prof. Berna DİNCER HEKİM, a faculty member of our University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, has received support from TÜSEB (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). The project team includes faculty members from Istanbul Technical University, Health Sciences University, and Bahçeşehir University.
The aim of the project is to create nano-roughness and nano-spaces by coating the surface of the injector needle with a TiO2 thin film through the sol-gel immersion-coating method. These nano-spaces are intended to facilitate painless injections during application by using lidocaine solution prior to usage
Medical injections are an integral part of crucial healthcare procedures, such as treating patients or administering vaccines. However, for many patients, injections are a source of fear and anxiety due to the pain and discomfort experienced when the needle penetrates the skin and the medication or vaccine is administered. Therefore, there is a need for innovation, progress, and advancement in the field of medical devices and technology. Hydrophilic properties, by facilitating better contact between the needle and the skin and allowing for easier drug injection, have the potential to make the injection process more comfortable. This study represents an important step towards both improving the treatment process for patients through product innovation in health sector and assisting healthcare professionals in administering injections more effectively.