Ampoules are small glass vessels in which liquids for injections are hermetically sealed. A typical pharmaceutical ampoule has a narrow neck between a cylindrical body and a conical tip. They are opened by snapping off the glass top at the neck. The scoring at the neck does not always break where it is intended. This is due to the glass re-melding to some degree at the score line. When the cap is snapped off, glass chips can fly off and a jagged or sharp edge can cut the hands of the healthcare worker. Safer products exist that remove the risk of broken glass cuts when breaking off the glass top.
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Not sure where to hold the ampoule? Did you get cut the last time you opened a glass ampoule? Safer products exist that remove the risk of broken glass cuts while opening glass ampoules. |
SafeBreak
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No dangerous glass filing required No gauze pads necessary to protect hands Prevents cross contamination
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SafeBreaK™
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC FRACTURE
For Breaking Pre-Scored Glass Ampules
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE |
Qlicksmart Snapit
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"Just snap it." Compatible with a Range of Ampoule Sizes
•Snapit works with most common ampoules on the market. More Features •Extended lever action means an effortless open every time •Cleanest possible open without scoring •Reusable and washable •No double handling •No stress on wrists when snapping off ampoule lid
Applications • Paramedics • Hospitals • General Practice • Education • Veterinary • Dental • ... and anywhere glass ampoules are being used |
Qlicksmart Snapit
Most people who work with ampoules have suffered an injury from breaking an ampoule. Furthermore, the very sharp edge on both the ampoule and the ampoule lid when the neck of an ampoule is snapped off can cause serious cuts. Snapit reduces the risk of sustaining a sharps injury by keeping hands out of harms way.
• Both hands are kept away from the ampoule neck where the glass breaks • The ampoule lid with the sharp edge is held inside Snapit until ejected into a sharps bin Easy To Use With Snapit, anyone can snap open an ampoule without worrying about injuring themselves. 1. Insert the ampoule lid into Snapit
2. Snap open the ampoule
3. Eject the ampoule lid
It's as easy as that! Reduces Sharps Injuries |
Safety Ampoule Breakers
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Starr Systems, LLC is dedicated to the safety of both patient and health care providers. We are introducing our Disposable Ampoule Breaker. This unique tool fully encapsulates the tip of a glass ampoule as it is being opened. This encapsulation protects the health care provider from lacerations while saving money by preventing the loss of pharmaceutical product and health care provider downtime. For more information on this unique product call 620-242-2377 or email lstarr@starsystemsllc.com This product is currently not available for sale by clinicians but the technology is available for acquisition by a company. |
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