Hydrodynamic considerations for spring-driven autoinjector design

X Zhong, JC Veilleux, GH Shi, DS Collins… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, significant progress has been made in the studies of the spring-driven
autoinjector, leading to an improved understanding of this device and its interactions with tissue …

[HTML][HTML] An experimentally validated dynamic model for spring-driven autoinjectors

X Zhong, T Guo, P Vlachos, JC Veilleux, GH Shi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study focuses on developing a predictive dynamic model for spring-driven autoinjectors.
The values of unknown physical parameters, such as the heat convection coefficient and …

Impact of surfactants on the functionality of prefilled syringes

T Wang, CA Richard, X Dong, GH Shi - Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020 - Elsevier
Previous studies revealed the impact of formulation factors (excipients and pH) on the
functionality of prefilled syringes. Surfactant, a critical formulation component for therapeutic …

The role of liquid rheological properties on the injection process of a spring-driven autoinjector

…, H Mitra, JC Veilleux, E Simmons, GH Shi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Accurate injection time prediction is essential in developing spring-driven autoinjector devices
since the drug delivery is expected to finish within seconds to bring convenience, reduce …

Characterization of crystalline drug nanoparticles using atomic force microscopy and complementary techniques

HG Shi, L Farber, JN Michaels, A Dickey… - Pharmaceutical …, 2003 - Springer
Purpose. The purpose of this work was to image crystalline drug nanoparticles from a liquid
dispersion and in a solid dosage form for the determination of size, shape, and distribution. …

Drug formulation impact on prefilled syringe functionality and autoinjector performance

L Fang, GH Shi, CADÈ Richard, X Dong… - PDA Journal of …, 2020 - journal.pda.org
Given the surging interest in developing prefilled syringe and autoinjector combination
products, investment in an early compatibility assessment is critical to prevent unwarranted drug/…

Physicochemical excipient-container interactions in prefilled syringes and their impact on syringe functionality

L Fang, CAÈ Richard, GH Shi, X Dong… - PDA Journal of …, 2021 - journal.pda.org
Previous studies have shown that parenteral formulation excipients can interact with the
silicone oil in prefilled syringes, thereby causing variations in glide force that affect the …

Modeling cavitation bubble dynamics in an autoinjector and its implications on drug molecules

Y Zhang, Z Dou, JC Veilleux, GH Shi, DS Collins… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The collapse of cavitation bubbles induced by abrupt acceleration of the syringe in an
autoinjector device can lead to protein aggregation. The details of bubble dynamics are …

An experimentally validated cavitation inception model for spring-driven autoinjectors

TR Kennelly, J Eshraghi, S Dabiri… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cavitation, the formation and collapse of vapor-filled bubbles, poses a problem in spring-driven
autoinjectors (AIs). It occurs when the syringe accelerates abruptly during activation, …

Predictive Modeling and Optimization of Autoinjector Manufacturing

L DeLuke - 2021 - dspace.mit.edu
The manufacture of drug delivery devices requires the assembly of multiple device components
with the corresponding drug products, often with an abundance of data being collected …