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IPV IM Device
IPV IM Device is an intradermal delivery device designed to administer inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) via the intramuscular route with improved immunogenicity and reduced antigen requirements.
IPV IM Device is an intradermal delivery device designed to administer inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) via the intramuscular route with improved immunogenicity and reduced antigen requirements. Used for Poliomyelitis prevention via intradermal or intramuscular IPV administration.
At a glance
| Generic name | IPV IM Device |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Intramuscular Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine using intramuscular Jet injector device |
| Sponsor | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine |
| Drug class | vaccine delivery device |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Immunology / Infectious Disease |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
The device enables intradermal or intramuscular administration of IPV using a smaller vaccine dose compared to standard intramuscular injection, potentially enhancing immune response while reducing antigen load. This approach aims to improve vaccination efficiency and reduce vaccine wastage, particularly relevant for resource-limited settings.
Approved indications
- Poliomyelitis prevention via intradermal or intramuscular IPV administration
Common side effects
- Local injection site reactions (pain, erythema, swelling)
- Fever
- Myalgia
Key clinical trials
- IPV Clinical Trial - The Gambia (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- IPV IM Device CI brief — competitive landscape report
- IPV IM Device updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine portfolio CI