Surgical Sharps Protection
Surgical Sharps protection devices are designed in the safe hands-free transfer and passing of scalpels and other commonly-used sharp instruments during surgical or invasive procedures.   In addition, surgical sharps protection includes other devices that eliminate or reduce sharps injuries, including methods to reduce suturing accidents. 

SuturTek

 

 

SuturTek

SuturTek Incorporated provides proprietary needle-protected suturing devices for surgeons, operating room nurses and staff. The company’s patented needle-protected suturing technology eliminates the risk of suture needlesticks and enables surgeons to achieve gold standard wound closure more quickly and easily.

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Atrion NeedleVISE 1-Port

Steps:

Before starting the procedure, place the procedure tray on a flat, stable surface within the sterile field and make sure that the NeedleVISE® sharps securing system is securely mounted in an upright position within the tray.

Immediately following use of a needle and while still being held with one hand away from the sharp end, firmly insert the sharp end using a rotating motion into the NeedleVISE® until the needle is secure. Make sure to KEEP YOUR FREE HAND AWAY FROM THE NEEDLEVISE® SHARPS SECURING SYSTEM DURING INSERTION. This action will lock the needle firmly into the NeedleVISE® device. In some instances,
an uncontaminated needle, once captured within the NeedleVISE® sharps securing system, may have the of a new needle onto the syringe for use on the same patient.

Once the procedure is completed, the NeedleVISE® sharps securing system with secured sharps should be removed from the procedure tray and placed in a sharps container.

Atrion NeedleVISE® 1-Port

The NeedleVISE® sharps securing system is a multiple needle, single patient procedure use, disposable device used for securing the specialized needles found in procedural trays. The NeedleVISE® sharps securing system has internal one-way metal clips for retaining up to 5 used 17-27 Gauge sharps.

The NeedleVISE® sharps securing system is intended for use in sterile procedure trays within the sterile field as a sharps securing device for contaminated specialized needles that do not have integral engineered sharps safety devices.

 

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Atrion NeedleVISE 5-Port

Steps:

Place the NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device on a flat stable surface.

Immediately following use of a needle and while still holding it with one hand away from the sharp end, firmly insert the sharp pointed tip straight down into the opening in the NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device until it stops, making sure to KEEP YOUR FREE HAND AWAY FROM THE SHARPS SECURING DEVICE DURING INSERTION.  This action will lock the needle firmly into the sharps securing device.

Dispose of used NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device with secured sharps in an approved sharps container.

Atrion NeedleVISE® 5-Port

The Atrion NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device is a single needle, single patient procedure use, disposable device used for securing contaminated needles.  The NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device has an internal one-way metal clip for retaining the used sharp.

The NeedleVISE® Large-Bore Sharps Securing Device is intended for use in various clinical procedures as a sharps securing device for contaminated needles when an integral sharps safety system is not available.

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ACCUCount Needle Counter

Immediately following the use of a sharp, place the point of the needle into the adhesive gel. 

The ACCUCount® is intended to count sharps after use.  Do not attempt to remove sharps once secured in the ACCUCount® NEEDLE COUNTER.

 

 

ACCUCount® Needle Counter

The ACCUCount® Needle Counter is recommended for use as a needle counter during surgical procedures.

  • Adhesive gel grabs and grips sharps

  • Eliminates hooking motion that can lead to carpal tunnel

  • Ideal for smaller needles that get lost in foam devices

  • Large magnetic pad for scalpel blades

  • One-step, locking latch

  • Yellow color simplifies needle counting

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Sharps Safety Station™ with Universal Blade Remover

 

Sharps Safety Station with Universal Blade Remover

The unique, patented Cory Sharps Safety Station™ range provides the ultimate in sterile sharps organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles. This extensive range incorporates a number of unique safety features, which significantly reduce the risk of inadvertent sharps injuries.

  • Patented, quick, simple and safe universal blade remover
  • Unique, convenient integral scalpel shield for safe and simple scalpel storage and retrieval
  • Unique locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening whilst enabling re-counts if required
  • Unique, secure, three hinge design prevents box opening during transportation
  • Deep overlapping edges prevent accidental sharps migration
  • Two size options to match surgical requirements
  • Wide choice of formats, including foam blocks, magnetic surfaces, adhesive surfaces and foam strips, to match preference and clinical indication
  • International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Sharps Count™

 

Sharps Count ™

A rigid plastic, puncture-proof box for the organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles.

  • Strong rigid construction prevents accidental penetration by contaminated sharps
  • Positive, secure locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening
  • A clear lid option allows convenient sharps visualisation and counting
  • International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Puncture-Proof-Pad ™
 

 

Puncture-Proof-Pad ™

A unique rigid plastic, puncture-proof pad for the simple safe organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles.

  • Strong rigid construction prevents accidental penetration by contaminated sharps
  • Wide adhesive strip ensures secure sharps retention
  • Positive, secure locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening
  • Overlapping edges prevent sharps migration
  • An optional ‘fold flat’ edge allows the safe accommodation of hypodermic needles when required
  • International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Purple Turtle

 

 

Purple Turtle

A unique cost effective puncture resistant pad for the simple, safe organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles.

  • Tough puncture resistant plastic offers excellent protection against the risk of accidental sharps penetration
  • Wide adhesive strip ensures secure sharps retention
  • Secure locking mechanism prevents inadvertent opening
  • Overlapping edges prevent sharps migration
  • A castellated edge allows the safe accommodation of hypodermic needles

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Sharps Pad

 

 

Sharps Pad

A simple, low cost cardboard backed foam pad which offers the minimum requirement for the organisation, counting and disposal of contaminated sutures, blades and needles in today’s operating theatre environment.

  • Purpose designed
  • Convenient
  • Low cost

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

 

Scalpel Shield

 

 

Scalpel Shield

A purpose designed device for the safe, secure storage of up to three scalpels in the sterile field.

  • Conveniently stores handles in the ‘upright’ position ensuring quick, simple, safe placement and retrieval
  • Shrouded blade design prevents accidental injury and damage to drapes
  • Adhesive tab secures and stabilises device in the sterile field

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

 

Sharps Passing Tray

 

 

Sharps Passing Tray

A lightweight, unique, purpose designed, single-use device that provides a secure 'hands free' transfer medium for passing sharp instruments, thus reducing the risk of third party inflicted sharps injuries

  • Central cavity design ensures all sharp instruments are safely shielded during the transfer from person to person
  • Versatile cavity accepts scalpels, needle holders, syringes and all sharp instruments (e.g. scissors, trocars etc)
  • Retrieval groove is sited centrally to ensure that all instruments are picked up safely, away from the sharp aspect
  • Two trays may be joined to allow safe, ‘hands free’ transfer of multiple instruments
  • International bio-hazardous waste colour identification

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Mag-Mat™

 

 

Mag-Mat

A re-useable magnetic mat that provides a secure 'hands free' transfer zone for metallic instruments, thus reducing the risk of third party inflicted sharps injuries.

  • Strong ceramic magnetic surface ensures secure retention of metallic instruments
  • High quality, reinforced mesh design ensures a highly cost effective, long-lasting device
  • Autoclavable
  • Large (40cm x 30cm) surface allows transfer of multiple instruments
  • Waterproof construction minimises the risk of any pathogen cross infection

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Magnetic Drapes

 

 

Magnetic Drapes

A lightweight, single-use magnetic drape that provides a secure 'hands free' transfer zone for metallic instruments, thus reducing the risk of third party inflicted sharps injuries.

  • Strong magnetic surface ensures secure retention of metallic instruments
  • Convenient single-use device
  • Lightweight construction makes the device particularly suitable for young or elderly patients
  • Waterproof construction minimises the risk of any pathogen cross infection
  • Available in two sizes

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

 

Golden Retriever™

 

 

Golden Retriever

A re-useable device for the quick, simple and safe retrieval of sharps that have been inadvertently dropped onto the operating theatre floor.

  • Strong magnetic rollers ensure safe, ‘hands free’ sharps retrieval
  • Robust design ensures a highly cost effective, long lasting device
  • Long handle enables retrieval whilst standing

For more information in the United States:

AMI

Outside the United States:

Purple Surgical and

Cory Bros.

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