Bridge Design, a design firm located in San Francisco, has recently released the Cleo Infusion Set in coordination with Smith MD, Inc. The set applies to diabetics who prefer to use a pump as opposed to injections, allowing easier monitoring of the condition as well as more flexibility in lifestyle and eating habits, ultimately lowering the risk of complications in the long run. Cleo is a friendly, non-medical looking tool that feels less intimidating than the slew of existing diabetes tools that arrive in the quintessential sterile medical packaging. Cleo's innovative "all-in-one" design includes an insertion tool as the infusion set package-every set comes with its own tool, and all parts are packaged as one unit. The needle is obscured from view, alleviating anxiety (and in fact some studies have shown that experienced pain is also reduced when the needle is unseen).

Cleo's single-unit, disposable, self-contained packaging simplifies and speeds up the process for the user. A trial test revealed that 10 Cleos were assembled in the time it took to put together a leading competitor's set. Cleo's approachable consumer product appeal and proven functional innovations gives users of all ages and conditions an advanced option in improving the quality of their treatment.

Bridge Design and Smiths Medical MD have placed Silver in this year's IDEA Awards.

More info: Bridge Design Company Profile

Date Posted: July 16, 2006
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