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Daicel Medical Ltd Announces PMDA Approval for Gas-powered Needle-free Injector in Japan.

Daicel Corporation

Daicel Medical Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Noriaki Ito), a Daicel Group company, announced PMDA Approval for its Gas-powered Needle-free Injector, "Daicel Injector P1 SC" in Japan on October 29, 2025.
This product utilizes our proprietary technology, developed through the manufacturing of gas generators (inflators) for automotive airbags, to deliver pharmaceuticals or vaccines subcutaneously without the use of needles by ejecting them at high pressure.
With this approval, Daicel Medical, as the marketing approval holder, is preparing for the launch of the product. Details regarding the product specifications and release date will be announced at a later time.

Moving forward, Daicel Group is committed to establishing and expanding the medical device business within our life sciences sector, thereby contributing to the improvement of people's health and quality of life.

Product Overview

Generic NameGas-powered needle-free injector for pharmaceuticals and vaccines
Brand NameDaicel Injector P1 SC
Medical Device Approval Number30700BZX00277000
Intended Use or EfficacyThis product delivers pharmaceuticals (excluding insulin) or vaccines filled in the container unit subcutaneously without the use of an injection needle by ejecting them under high pressure.
Marketing Approval HolderDaicel Medical Ltd.

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:
Daicel Medical Ltd.
JR Shinagawa East Building, 2-18-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8230, Japan
TEL : +81-3-6711-8156
E-mail : contact_medical@jp.daicel.com