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NuGen Medical Devices Receives Health Canada Approval for Its Needle-Free Injection System
First self-administered, needle-free injection system approved by Health Canada gives access t...
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[{"type":"text","content":"NuGen Medical Devices Receives Health Canada Approval for Its Needle-Free Injection SystemFirst self-administered, needle-free injection system approved by Health Canada gives access to safe, painless, cost-effective, and more sustainable drug delivery for chronic illnessesToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2021) - NuGen Medical Devices (TSXV: NGMD) (\"NuGen M.D.\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce the Company has received approval from Health Canada for its needle-free injection system and accessories, also known as InsuJet™ NuGen M.D.'s needle-free injection system is the first ever self-administered needle-free injection system approved by Health Canada and gives access to safe, pain-free, cost-effective drug delivery for the millions of patients who suffer from diabetes, or other chronic illnesses. Better known as InsuJet™, the needle-free system could also be suitable for vaccination efforts protecting health care workers from the dangers of cross contamination, injuries, and infections.\"This is an important moment for NuGen M.D. and although our device has regulatory approval in over 40 Countries, the Health Canada approval of our needle-free device represents a significant milestone to introducing our devices to the North American market. This approval creates a strong foundation to achieving regulatory approval in both the United States, through the FDA and also Mexico which we expect to be a natural next step for us,\" said Michael Wright, CEO of NuGen M.D. \"Individuals will now have an option to self-administer without the pain and fear associated with the use of a needle which is especially meaningful for patients requiring daily injections to manage their chronic illnesses. We believe that this could improve the lives of the millions of patients who suffer from diabetes as well as other chronic illnesses by providing them increased access to safe, fear-free drug delivery for the treatment of their disease.\"NuGen M.D.'s needle-free drug delivery system is specifically designed for the safety of healthcare workers who perform medical injections or vaccinations and patients who are required to self-administer their medication. Its needle-free injector is suitable for administering vaccines, insulin, and other treatments for chronic diseases or pets requiring medical injections.In r...