Springboard developing simpler nasal vaccine device for infants

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Sanner was selected to support the entire project lifecycle, including acting as the legal manufacturer of the spray nozzle. What followed was a fully integrated journey from device concept and design through to injection moulded tooling and proof-of-concept production at our manufacturing site in Bensheim, Germany.

Designing for Infant Safety and Parental Confidence

Administering vaccines to infants can be stressful – not only for the child, but also for parents and healthcare professionals. The device itself plays a critical role in shaping that experience.

Our development team focused on creating a novel spray nozzle that would:

• Reduce operator steps during administration
• Shorten the time required to deliver the vaccine
• Minimise distress for infants and their parents
• Lower environmental impact through optimised material and process design

Every design decision was guided by usability, safety, and efficiency. By simplifying the handling process, we reduced the potential for use error while improving the overall vaccination experience.

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