JetInject

[jmikes]

Has anyone given JetInject a go? Ads for it keep popping up. This device delivers injections without a needle, relying on a narrow stream under pressure. I realize medical professionals use pricier versions; the ads list JetInject at $200. Even so, that might still be more than I want to pay.

 

[Shittersfull]

I did a bit of digging on it. Seems neat. Dropping $200 one time isn't something I'd object to. Still, what do the consumables run? How many uses do you get out of them, and what does the sensation feel like? I'm not going to be the one to take the plunge first, though I might be next in line if someone posts a solid review.

 

[Shittersfull]

Shittersfull said:

I did a bit of digging on it. Seems neat. Dropping $200 one time isn't something I'd object to. Still, what do the consumables run? How many uses do you get out of them, and what does the sensation feel like? I'm not going to be the one to take the plunge first, though I might be next in line if someone posts a solid review.

After taking a closer look, it seems each injection requires 1 "syringe" plus 1 "syringe adapter"? Their promo video is missing quite a few details

 

[Skidude]

jmikes said:

Has anyone given JetInject a go? Ads for it keep popping up. This device delivers injections without a needle, relying on a narrow stream under pressure. I realize medical professionals use pricier versions; the ads list JetInject at $200. Even so, that might still be more than I want to pay.

During Basic Training, we formed a line to receive them.

It turned into quite the experience—the guy ahead of me tensed up, and blood trickled down his arm.

I figure today's versions are improved; after all, that was over 40 years ago.

It was efficient: they could keep injecting 1 person after another without swapping needles, and everything came from a large jar. As we moved along the line, they hit us from both sides. I believe there were at least a half dozen shots... plus the smallpox one saved for last.

Still, I'm not convinced I'd put my faith in one priced at $200.

 

[bada bing]

Skidude said:

jmikes said:

Has anyone given JetInject a go? Ads for it keep popping up. This device delivers injections without a needle, relying on a narrow stream under pressure. I realize medical professionals use pricier versions; the ads list JetInject at $200. Even so, that might still be more than I want to pay.

During Basic Training, we formed a line to receive them.

It turned into quite the experience—the guy ahead of me tensed up, and blood trickled down his arm.

I figure today's versions are improved; after all, that was over 40 years ago.

It was efficient: they could keep injecting 1 person after another without swapping needles, and everything came from a large jar. As we moved along the line, they hit us from both sides. I believe there were at least a half dozen shots... plus the smallpox one saved for last.

Still, I'm not convinced I'd put my faith in one priced at $200.

Same deal for me — basic training, packed in like livestock. Calling it pleasant would be a stretch. Given the choice, I'd take a standard sharp needle over that jet device every time. The military went with jets in BT because they could push a whole platoon through in far less time, and let's just say the folks running it took a bit too much enjoyment from the whole thing.

 

[BBA1969]

Skidude said:

jmikes said:

Has anyone given JetInject a go? Ads for it keep popping up. This device delivers injections without a needle, relying on a narrow stream under pressure. I realize medical professionals use pricier versions; the ads list JetInject at $200. Even so, that might still be more than I want to pay.

During Basic Training, we formed a line to receive them.

It turned into quite the experience—the guy ahead of me tensed up, and blood trickled down his arm.

I figure today's versions are improved; after all, that was over 40 years ago.

It was efficient: they could keep injecting 1 person after another without swapping needles, and everything came from a large jar. As we moved along the line, they hit us from both sides. I believe there were at least a half dozen shots... plus the smallpox one saved for last.

Still, I'm not convinced I'd put my faith in one priced at $200.

Where I'm from, those "guns" got phased out ages ago over cross-contamination concerns.

As for the newer retail version, it strikes me as way too much work for a single dose. Every injection requires its own disposable cartridge or chamber. Since the refills only come from that one company, someone doing '20+ shots a week' like me would be paying through the nose.

A modern, more compact take on the classic gun — one that could keep a vial loaded until it's empty — now that would be something. Though picking up 5 or more probably wouldn't be so appealing...

Until then, pens & syringes are what I'm using.

 

[viglnt26]

Skidude said:

jmikes said:

Has anyone given JetInject a go? Ads for it keep popping up. This device delivers injections without a needle, relying on a narrow stream under pressure. I realize medical professionals use pricier versions; the ads list JetInject at $200. Even so, that might still be more than I want to pay.

During Basic Training, we formed a line to receive them.

It turned into quite the experience—the guy ahead of me tensed up, and blood trickled down his arm.

I figure today's versions are improved; after all, that was over 40 years ago.

It was efficient: they could keep injecting 1 person after another without swapping needles, and everything came from a large jar. As we moved along the line, they hit us from both sides. I believe there were at least a half dozen shots... plus the smallpox one saved for last.

Still, I'm not convinced I'd put my faith in one priced at $200.

I'm in the same boat. Now I really get what cows go through. Give me my tiny needle any day over that thing. From what I recall, it was seriously painful. The worst part was the penicillin shot in the rear.