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A hypospray (colloquially, hypo) was a medical device used to inject liquids into the body. The system used a noninvasive transport mechanism of compressed air to transfer the injectant from the device into the subdermal layer below the skin of the body, or artery. This was done without the use of a needle, ensuring that the skin was not punctured during use, thus reducing the risk of infection or pain at the site of injection. Various drugs could be used, inserted into the hypo in vials attached to the end of the instrument.

In September 2152, Doctor Phlox administered a hypospray to Lieutenant Reed who suffered from symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. (ENT: "The Catwalk")



A hypospray can also be used to collect air samples in order to test it or condense air and store it for later use. (VOY: "Parturition"; TNG: "Genesis")

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  • In the script for TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before", hyposprays were commonly referred to as "hypo-guns."

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