Where were you on Sept. 11?

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four US planes. These planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania killing more than 3000 people in a matter of a few hours.   ISIPS  honors those that have passed on and offers our deepest sympathies to those that have been personally affected by the loss of family, friends, and colleagues. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all that have felt the trauma and know that our world will be forever changed by these events.

The American Red Cross has provided disaster assistance to people in need without charge. This is made possible by voluntary donations of time, money and blood from the American people.  As we remember the events of September 11, we encourage individuals and corporations to donate generously to the American Red Cross.  For more information please visit www.redcross.org.   -The editor

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SurGuard Needle Protection System

SurGuard needle protection system provides single-handed needle protection through a unique locking mechanism. After the injection is complete, you simply press the sheath over the needle, against a firm surface, until an audible click is heard. This indicates that the needle is now safely covered and locked. Users now have a choice of three formats: SurGuard sheath without needle (which requires assembly), SurGuard sheath with needle, and SurGuard combination, which includes the needle and syringe.  

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Technology for License or Sale

ISIPS receives calls from interested parties looking for new sharps injury prevention products. If you are interested in selling or acquiring new safety technologies that help reduce sharps injuries, register your interest by clicking here.

AXIA RSN Guidewire Introducer Safety Needle

The AXIA RSN Guidewire Introducer Safety Needle is the premier safety engineered needle designed to introduce a guide wire into the venous and arterial systems. Utilizing patented centerline retraction technology, the user activated system withdraws the needle into a protective shield while still in the patient to reduce the possibility of an accidental needle stick.

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Sharpx® needle destruction unit

The Sharpx® needle destruction unit can save over $25,000 per 100,000 needles used.   As a more cost effective means of complying with the new regulations instead of switching to more expensive safety needles; Sharpx is an FDA approved, portable device that will facilitate compliance with the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.  Sharpx has been clinically proven to reduce the incidence of accidental needlesticks in the workplace.   Sharpx incinerates needles at over 1500 degrees Fahrenheit eliminating all external bloodborne pathogens and the needle hazard. Utilizing the Sharpx needle destruction unit will protect you, your patients, and your coworkers from accidental needlesticks.

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Safesite® Needle-free IV System

The SAFSITE IV System was introduced in 1989 and is the first truly needle-free IV system on the market. With use in over 800 facilities throughout the United States, the SAFSITE valve has provided a standard for proven needlestick injury protection for all healthcare workers. The SAFSITE Needle-free System is a two-way reflux valve that allows for the injection, gravity/pump flow, and aspiration or infusion of fluids or medications, including blood, blood products, lipids or TPN. SAFSITE is compatible with any standard Luer fitting and existing, standard IV equipment. SAFSITE offers a comprehensive product line for all IV applications. The SAFSITE reflux valve is a completely closed system, activated by attaching any standard Luer connection, such as a syringe or IV tubing. The valve closes automatically when the Luer taper is removed, reducing the risk of air embolisms or backflow.

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VACUETTE® "SAFETY BLOOD COLLECTION SET"

World-wide every year there are over 1 million needlestick injuries officially reported. The unofficial count is probably substantially higher. 

Greiner Bio-One has introduced the VACUETTE® “SAFETY BLOOD COLLECTION SET” that improves safety for blood collection personnel as well as increasing patient protection. Even when dealing with patients with difficult vein conditions, this product is a safer alternative to other conventional blood collection sets, it aims at simple handling and maximum flexibility. The vein puncture proceeds as normal and blood flashback is clearly seen through the translucent shield. However, following completion of the blood collection, the safety mechanism can be easily activated by pressing in both sides of the security lock. The translucent needle shield is then pulled over the cannula until it is locked in place. An audible click indicates that the safety mechanism has been correctly activated. The cannula is completely isolated and securely locked into a closed system. The needlestick risk is reduced to an absolute minimum. 

There are three versions of the VACUETTE® “SAFETY BLOOD COLLECTION SET” available: · Standard version (without Luer adapter) – 21 or 23 G · Standard version (with Luer adapter) – 21 or 23 G · Version with Luer adapter + tube holder – 21 or 23 G

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ScrubSafe™ from DeRoyal is a versatile sharps transfer device that was designed and tested by surgical clinicians for passing a wide variety of commonly used sharp instruments. ScrubSafe’s unique functionality features two sloping sides that automatically rotate and cradle scalpels into safely cradled position. Indented central finger guides and an easy-to-handle shape ensures the safe placement and passing of all types and sizes of surgical sharps including scalpels, sutures, trocars, forceps, K-wires, syringes and retractors.

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Immunization Techniques

The Immunization Branch of the California Department of Health Services has prepared an effective video to help train practioners with the best practices for immunization. This informative video teaches immunization methods that are the most effective,

least painful, and are competency-based. These Immunization Techniques materials show only safety-engineered needles and syringes , proper use and proper disposal. The materials are available through the California Distance Learning Health Network at www.cdlhn.com.

UNOLOK PLUS

MYCO's UNOLOK Winged Infusion Set offers a high quality Infusion Set with kink resistant PVC tubing. Use of siliconized needles with short bevels and three facet points minimizes the chance of vein perforation during insertion.

The UNOLOK Plus' superior design offers:

• Needle that is shielded throughout withdrawal minimizing risk of accidental needlesticks.
• Shield design maximizes wing flexibility, therefore enhancing ease of use and patient comfort.
• Safe one hand safety shield activation

Available in 19, 21, 23, and 25 Gauge. 

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