1. The V.I.A. Comfort Clip Vibration Induced Analgesia
By: Jeffrey McFarlane ARNP-C
JMM Creations, Inc.

2. Overview The Problems Pain associated with needle injections
Arthritis pain of the elbows, wrists, hands, feet, fingers, & toes
The Missions
Create an affordable, effective, easy to use, universal, and socially-acceptable device, and present it for common use.
The Technology
High-frequency mechanical vibration for analgesia
Novel method of application
The Science
Neural gate control and distraction
U.S. Patent was filed December 2011.

3. Goals and Objectives
Use this unique design to overcome the barriers that currently prevent needle pain management.
Offer a hands-free, socially acceptable device for the application of vibration analgesia.
Offer a practical, easy to use device for use, not only with the medical community, but the general public.

4. The V.I.A.
Hands
Feet
Fingers
IV’s
Immunizations

5. Features and Benefits Safe Low cost Effective Reusable Non-invasive
Clean
Drug free
Dual vibration
Hypoallergenic
Hands free
Resistant to fluids
All ages
Easy to use
Broad range of use

6. How Pain Works

7. How the V.I.A. Works
Vibration interrupts or confuses the signals from the peripheral nociceptors in the extremities. In other words, it creates a traffic jam in the nerve pathway so the pain signal cannot be delivered to the brain effectively.

8. Statistics Total United States population is Over 311 million.
Total US market of pain management devices estimated at $350 million.
An estimated 50 million adults in the United States reported being told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia.
Diabetics: 23.6 million children and adults in the United States—7.8% of the population—have diabetes.
U.S. Children receive at least six sets if immunizations by the time they reach middle school.
5795 Hospitals in the U.S. with over 700 Billion in annual expenses.
Over 8700 Urgent Care clinics in the U.S.
Over 600,000 Physician and Surgeons in the U.S.
There are over 3 million Registered Nurses in the U.S.
Over 320,000 registered phlebotomists in the U.S.

9. The Clientelle Anyone giving or receiving an injection or suffering from arthritis of the extremities
Physicians
Diabetics
Nurses
Pediatrics
Medics
Diagnostic labs
Hospitals
Coumadin clinics
Outpatient surgery centers
Pain management
Arthritis sufferers
Walk in clinics

10. The Competition The Numblebee $500 www.numblebee.com Diavibe $300
The Buzzy $35
Fingertip vibrators $15 +
Effective, but not socially acceptable as they are designed for sexual use.
EMLA cream 30gm tube $55

11. Comparisons V.I.A. Sofstic Diavibe EMLA Buzzy Ethyl Chloride
Bionix ShotBlocker
V.I.A.
Cost
$500
$300
$55
$40
$35 $7
Hands free No
Yes, adhesive pad
Must be applied to skin
Yes, Uses a strap
No, requires manual traction
YES, Clips on
Dual motors
N/A
No moving parts
YES
Type of injections
SQ, IV, IM
SQ, IM
Approx 5mm dermal penetration
SQ, IV, IM, Intra-articular, fingertips
Reusable
Has disposable tips
Has disposable pads
Yes
No, disposable single use
Rapid adjustment
FDA approval
FDA Registered
Currently not available in U.S. due to FDA regulation
Lighted
Used for Joint Pains
Possibly

12. Jeffrey McFarlane ARNP
Practice websites Qualifications Currently working in Urgent Care, Otolaryngology, and Emergency Department settings with skills in the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Dedicated practitioner with experience in emergency, otolaryngology, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and OR. Self motivated professional, with a commitment to providing quality health care. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge. Credentials Florida ARNP License # ARNP Certifications AANP National Board Certification – Family practice Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse - CORLN Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Education December MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Program Florida Atlantic University, SON, Boca Raton, FL November BSN Johns Hopkins University, SON, Baltimore, MD May RN Indian River Community College, Fort Pierce, FL