The ZyCoV-D vaccine from Zydus Cadila is the first COVID-19 vaccine designed on DNA technology to acquire an Emergency Use Authorization. The ZyCoV-D vaccine, an intradermal vaccine will be in practice without the use of needles.
What is the needle-free system that Zydus will employ to administer ZyCoV-D vaccine?
Zydus will use a needle-free technology made by Pharma Jet, a Colorado-based company. The company will employ a model known as the ‘Tropis,’. Europe approved it in 2017.
What is the Tropis needle-free system, and how does it work?
Tropis uses an intradermal delivery system that uses high-pressure liquid to deliver vaccines through the skin without the use of needles. The injector, needle-free syringe, and filling adapter are the three components. Preparing the injector, filling the syringe, loading the injector, and then injecting the vaccine into the Deltoid region is a simple four-step process.
What are the perks of a needle-free injector?
There are claims that a needle-free injector is more accurate and requires less training. It minimizes both the beneficiary’s and the vaccinator’s fear connected with the disease. Also, it does not result in any needlestick injuries among medical personnel. Each needle-free syringe is single-use, sterile, and also auto-disabling. As a result, this technique eliminates the possibility of accidental or intentional reuse of disposable syringes.
