# Carabiner Allergy Injectors 'Epi-Inject' by Maria Pitallano is the Latest Non-Stab Clip-on EpiPen By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epi-inject References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/07/14/the-whenever-wherever-epi-enjector/) The Epi-Inject pen, created by Maria Pitallano, is the world's first non stabbing EpiPen. [Severe allergies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allergen-alert) are quite common and the difference between having and not having an EpiPen can be a life or death situation. These easy clip on EpiPens are not only great to have because of the [carabiner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-gadget-edrin) but because of its no-fuss, no-jab spring-loaded button that deploys the injector. The Personal EpiPen is only 3" x 2" and it can go around with you whenever and wherever you want, it can fit in your pocket, or attach to pants, a bag or attach unto anything so that you always have it with you. Maria Pitallano has also designed a public Epi-Inject, and these would be installed at restaurants, schools, parks and other. The design was specifically made, so that a stranger unfamiliar with administering the needle would easily be able to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-stab Epipens:** The Epi-Inject pen by Maria Pitallano offers a non-stab alternative to traditional EpiPens, providing a safer and more accessible option for people with severe allergies. - **Clip-on Epipens:** The Epi-Inject pen features a convenient carabiner attachment, making it easier for individuals to carry their EpiPens with them at all times, reducing the risk of allergic reactions. - **Public Epi-inject Stations:** The design of public Epi-Inject stations allows for easy access to life-saving medication in public places, ensuring that anyone, even those unfamiliar with administering a needle, can address an allergic emergency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore the development and manufacturing of non-stab EpiPens to meet the growing demand for safer and more user-friendly allergy medication. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can adopt clip-on EpiPens to improve patient safety and compliance, as well as collaborate with designers to create public Epi-Inject stations in high-risk areas. - **Design:** The design industry can contribute to the innovation of allergy injectors by designing more compact, portable, and user-friendly devices like the Epi-Inject, enhancing the overall user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Saving Nasal Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neffy.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md) - [Portable Allergy-Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-allergytesting-kit.md) - [Connected Insulin Injection Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-insulin-pen-caps.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Injection-Free Insulin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cequr-simplicity.md) - [Heavy-Duty Multitool Carabiner Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-x-carabiner.md) - [Innovative Vaccine Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-vaccine-delivery.md) - [Functional Everyday Carabiners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill.md)