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VanishPoint® Blood Collection Tube Holder
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Automated retraction is activated by securely closing end cap while needle is still in patient's vein
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Once activated, needle is automatically retracted from patient, virtually eliminating exposure
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Single use holder protects users from both ends of contaminated blood collection needles
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Utilizes conventional multiple sample blood collection needles and prevents cross contamination
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Capable of multi-tube blood draws
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Small diameter tube adapter available for use with small diameter tube
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UniGuard is the first single use,
disposable safety pen needle remover. It has been designed to protect
the healthcare professional from potentially fatal needlestick injuries.
Benefits
Safe: Allows the pen needle to be
removed without the healthcare professional ever touching the needle
directly.
Unique:‘Push down’ entry to
avoid point-first recapping incidents.
Secure: Safety flap to
prevent back-end needlestick injuries and to prevent the removal of the
used needle.
Shielded: Protective wings
over finger grip area for extra protection.
Single Use: Protects
against cross contamination by using a new device for each needle.
Clear Indicators: Audible
click when the pen needle is seated correctly and when the hinged door
is locked shut, signalling the needle is now securely locked away.
Extensive Protection:
protects not only the nurse, but the patient, visitors and ancillary
staff.
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further information
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In This Issue
Nearly 17 percent of nurses who work in outpatient chemotherapy infusion centers reported being exposed on their skin or eyes to the toxic drugs they deliver, according to a study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The study surveyed 1,339 oncology nurses from one state who did not work in inpatient hospital units. About 84 percent of chemotherapy is delivered in outpatient settings, largely by nurses. Results
appeaedr online in the journal
BMJ Quality and Safety. "Any unintentional exposure to the skin or eyes could be just as dangerous as a
needlestick," says lead study author Christopher
Friese, RN, PhD, assistant professor at the U-M School of Nursing. "We have minimized needle stick incidents so that they are rare events that elicit a robust response from administrators. Nurses go immediately for evaluation and prophylactic treatment. But we don't have that with chemotherapy exposure,"
Friese says.
How the infection prevention Grinch stole Christmas
At this time of the year, I usually risk Grinch-related epithets and write an article or blog post on facility safety concerns from holiday decorations. But I just came across an article on holiday decorations and infection control concerns from the land of Dickens, A Christmas Carol, and yes, Scrooge.
Safety culture,
while every staff member’s responsibility, has to be a big item for any
leader of a healthcare organization. And, as a subset of safety culture,
sharps safety is critical to protecting healthcare workers.
A free, five-minute video makes a compelling case for nurses to receive the influenza vaccination. The Immunization Action Coalition has selected “Nurse-to-Nurse Influenza Vaccine Safety Video” as its video of the week.
In the fight against hospital-acquired infections (HAI), hospitals are focusing on two sources of infections but not on the most common one, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), according to researchers at University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare Center and their study published in the December 6 Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Civil lawsuits against two San Diego hospitals for medical waste disposal violations have been settled, reports Waste & Recycling News, December 8. In separate settlements, “Scripps Health Hospital agreed to pay $272,870 in civil penalties and costs while Sharp Memorial Hospital agreed to pay $102,939 in penalties and costs,” according to the report.
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Large Volume Sharps Containers
Designed for high–volume use in operating rooms, pharmacies, laboratories, emergency rooms, dialysis rooms, and other areas. Rolling carts available for convenient mobility and transport.
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Compact design uses a minimum of floor space.
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Large opening lids accommodate a variety of sharps.
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Lids provide temporary and final closure.
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Nestable to save space and reduce shipping costs.
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Molded–in handles for easy lifting and transport.
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Available with gasket lids/absorbent pads for leak resistance.
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Multilingual labeling ensures user safety.
8-Gallon Sharps Container
108 030 Red
108 040 Yellow
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Separate round opening accepts small items
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Hinged lid accommodates large items
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Dimensions: 15 7/8" H x 16 1/2" L x 11 13/16" W
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10/case
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Uses cart #430 for mobility
Gaven Medical - Puncture-Guard Safety Winged Infusion Sets
With the Puncture-Guard, clinicians can minimize needlestick injuries from contaminated sharps. The unique design blunts the needle before removal from the patient, without changing the drawing procedure. The needle assembly features a hollow, blunt cannula within an otherwise standard needle. Insert the needle assembly into the patient with the blunt cannula in a retracted position.
At the end of the drawing procedure, but before the needle is removed from the patient, the blunt cannula is advanced and locked into place be yond the sharp tip of the outer needle. The Safety Feature (Blunt) is activated while the device is still in the patient's vein, eliminating the exposure to the sharp during those first few critical moments.
A truly one-handed activation method, allowing attention to the venipuncture site at all times.
Blood Collection or Infusion Procedures
Sizes - 25g, 23g, 21g, 19g with tubing Lengths - 6", 12"
MSLA or End Cap configurations
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Qlicksmart CheckCLIP
Qlicksmart CheckCLIP is a simply safer way to label syringes with the name of the medication that has been drawn up always visible. This significantly reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality caused by medication errors.
Simply attach the ampoule to the syringe
CheckCLIP enables the ampoule to travel with the syringe for visual cross-checking and accurate administration to the patient. Simply: details
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Enables visual cross checking of drug and dose details
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Ensures a clear unobscured view of syringe increments
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Prevents sharps injuries from opened glass ampoules
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Provides clear indication of drug expiry dates
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Avoids accidental ampoule swaps and syringe swaps
Mistake-proof process
Without ever letting go of the ampoule, you can:
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ATTACH the disposable CheckCLIP to the syringe
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SNAP the ampoule open and draw down the drug
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CLIP the ampoule safely to the CheckCLIP
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CHECK drug and dose with a clear view
There is no chance of syringe or ampoule swap error. By merely attaching and clipping, you not only save time but also lives in emergency situations.
For more information click here
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Safety SubCulture (SCU)
Unit
The Safety
SubCulture Unit (SCU) is a
sharps safety device used to
obtain samples from positive
blood culture bottles.
Needleless sampling reduces
risk of needlestick injury.
The plastic
tip safely pierces the
bottle septum and makes it
easy to insert and remove
from the culture bottle. The
integrated filter cap
controls gas or culture
discharge for an added level
of safety.
Sampling
Options
Safety SubCulture Unit
offers unique dispensing
options for controlled
sampling. The SCU sampling
channel has been designed to
dispense drops directly from
a tilted culture bottle.
The female
luer connection allows for
Needleless syringe draw and
dispensing technique.
The Safety SubCulture Unit (SCU)
has integrated safety for
subculture procedures which:
The SCU is compatible with a
variety of culture bottles.
For more
information on the Safety
SubCulture Unit or to
request product samples,
please visit the ITL website
at
www.itlcorporation.com,
or contact ITL via phone at
888-411-2851 or via email at
sales@itlus.com.
The
MixJect™ System
The MixJect™ system enables
the safe, rapid and easy
preparation of lyophilized
drugs. MixJect is a single
unit for reconstituting a
powder drug with a diluent
prefilled syringe.
For More Information Click
Here.
The
Mix2Vial™ Needleless System
Mix2Vial™ needleless system
enables simple, fast,
vial-to-vial transfer and
mixing between two vials for
the reconstitution of
lyophilized drug products.
For More Information Click
Here
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