PROJECT TEAM
Niels Risør Hammer, Head of Department, Dep. of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Rigshospitalet.
Mads Bundgaard– Lead Engineer, responsible for technical design and prototyping
THE NEED
Manual syringe-filling is a repetitive, physically demanding task that often leads to strain injuries in nurses' joints and muscles. In high-pressure environments like ICUs and operating rooms, this contributes to reduced efficiency, sick leave, and increased hospital costs. Current alternatives are limited, bulky, and do not fit dynamic clinical workflows.
THE SOLUTION
Pendragon is a lightweight, ergonomic device designed to automate syringe-filling with precision and minimal physical effort. It uses a linear actuator to provide consistent force, ensuring safe and efficient medicine preparation. Its user-friendly interface, quick-release mechanism, and portability make it an ideal fit for fast-paced clinical settings.
Project Pendragon - Rigshospitalet
Call 7- 2025
500.000 DKK
Clinical Area
Anaesthesiology
Technology
HealthTech Device
PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Pendragon introduces a compact, portable device that automates the syringe-filling process in clinical environments. It reduces the physical strain on nurses, optimizes workflows in anaesthetic and intensive care units (ICUs), and prevents work-related injuries.
CLINICAL IMPACT
The device prevents repetitive strain injuries, reduces sick leave, and improves nurse well-being. It enhances patient safety by reducing preparation errors and procedural delays, while freeing healthcare staff for other critical tasks. This leads to increased efficiency and reduced costs for hospitals.