Description
The Bionix ShotBlocker is a non-invasive, drug-free device that instantly reduces needle pain for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. Its blunt contact points work on the Gate Control Theory of Pain, distracting the skin so the poke registers less.
- Gate Control design – blunt points distract from the poke signal
- Instant and drug-free – no creams, sprays or waiting
- Single-patient use – no cross contamination or resterilization
Less Poke Pain, No Drugs, No Waiting
The device is pressed around the injection site so its blunt contact points saturate the sensory nerves in the area. Based on the Gate Control Theory of Pain, that competing sensation distracts the patient from the needle poke pain signal. It works instantly, with none of the wait time of anesthetic creams or sprays, and Bionix positions it as more affordable than those alternatives. Each device is for single-patient use, which prevents cross contamination and eliminates resterilization cost. The child-friendly design helps pediatric patients face routine immunizations with less fear. Bionix cites a study conducted with Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, showing a significant reduction in needle pain with the device.
Features and Benefits
Pain Distraction Design
- Gate Control based – blunt contact points compete with the needle pain signal
- Instant effect – works on contact, with no cream or spray wait time
- Drug-free – no anesthetic agents involved at all
Practice Fit
- Single-patient use – prevents cross contamination and skips resterilization
- IM and SubQ – designed for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and needle pokes
- Made in the U.S.A. – manufactured domestically by Bionix
Product Specifications
Sizes and Packaging
- 50 per Box (8050): 50 devices per box
- 100 per Box (8100): 100 devices per box
Product Details
- Use: Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and needle pokes, single-patient use
- Origin: Made in the U.S.A.
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Why Clinics Keep ShotBlocker at the Injection Station
Needle fear drives skipped vaccines and stressful pediatric visits. A low-cost, instant, drug-free way to take the edge off the poke improves the visit for the patient and the clinician alike.
- Calmer patients – less poke pain means less flinching and fewer restarts
- No schedule drag – instant action beats waiting on numbing creams
- Lower cost per shot – more affordable than anesthetic creams and sprays
- Kid approved design – a friendly, non-threatening tool for pediatric injections
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ShotBlocker reduce pain?
Its blunt contact points press around the injection site and, based on the Gate Control Theory of Pain, distract the patient from the needle poke pain signal.
Which injections can it be used with?
It is designed for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and other needle pokes.
Is it reusable?
No. It is single-patient use, which prevents cross contamination and removes resterilization cost.
Does it contain any medication?
No. It is a non-invasive, drug-free device.
Is there evidence behind it?
Bionix cites a study with Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, that showed a significant reduction in needle pain with the device.
