Needleless IV connector

Baxter’s V-Link Luer-activated device (LAD) with VitalShield protective coating is the first needleless intravenous (IV) connector to contain an antimicrobial coating. V-Link with VitalShield has been shown to kill on average 99.9% or more of specific common pathogens known to cause catheter-related bloodstream infections. V-Link is coated on both inner and outer surfaces with a proprietary silver-based technology, called VitalShield.

Safety guidewire introducer needle

DeRoyal’s SP Pro Sharps Safety Guidewire Introducer Needle features an innovative needle safety handle that advances from the hub to cover needle point; and a sheath that covers the needle shaft simultaneously advances as the handle is activated. An audible click confirms the final lock position for disposal. The plastic cover automatically covers blood and the shaft of needle. Tapered end provides better grip, and a clear hub provides better blood visibility of the initial flash back.

Tip protector assortment

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces their assortment package of surgical instrument tip protectors. The assortment includes many sizes and colors, and can be used for general instruments, verres needles and laparoscopic instruments. Spectrum’s tip protectors are completely latex-free. Patterns are available, can be reordered individually and are available in vented and non-vented styles.

Safety syringe

Hospira’s iSecure is a prefilled, ready-to-use, disposable syringe with a self-contained plunger rod on the side for easy administration and disposal. It is needle-free and latex-free, with standardized dosing for accuracy. It remains stable for 24 months, which allows unused doses to be returned to inventory. A simple preparation process helps streamline clinician workflow.

Venous blood collection system

The Sarstedt S-Monovette is an enclosed multiple-sampling blood collection system that collects blood using either an aspiration or vacuum principle of collection. The aspiration method virtually eliminates syringe draws and provides a closed connection for line draws with no sample transfer. All tubes are plastic with screw caps, minimizing the risk of breakage and aerosol formation when caps are removed. Sarstedt’s Safety Needle is designed to work with the S-Monovette blood collection system, utilizing an integral needle protector and three-pin locking mechanism. The Safety-Multifly winged blood collection set with a translucent needle protector allows one-handed activation after use.

Safety scalpel handle

Responding to surgeons’ recommendations on what’s missing in today’s safety scalpels, Sandel Medical Industries Change-A-Blade Safety Scalpel Handle (Reorder #2200) allows the surgeon the freedom to utilize any standard #10, #11 or #15 blade. The unique handle provides the comfort of a traditional #3 scalpel handle with a lockable safety shield. The safety shield easily slides over the blade and fully retracts into the scalpel handle allowing the deepest puncture-ability without obstructing the surgeon’s vision. Paired with Sandel’s Scalpel Disarmer staff can safely remove scalpel blades and needles for accurate counting and disposal of sharps.

Blood collection set

The BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set from BD Diagnostics- Preanalytical Systems is a next-generation blood collection device designed for both improved safety and ease of use for healthcare personnel (nurses and phlebotomists). The only available winged blood collection needle with push-button technology, BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set allows activation of its safety-engineered mechanism while the needle is still in the patient’s vein, all at the simple push of a button. It can also be used for short-term infusion.

Needleless access device

MaxPlus Clear is a clear positive displacement connector for use in infusion therapy. MaxPlus Clear allows complete visualization of the fluid path providing a visual reminder to completely perform clinical practices such as priming, disinfection, and flushing. This clarity enhances clinical practice which can ultimately reduce the occurrence of bloodstream infections and occlusions in patients receiving infusion therapy.
It features Medegen’s patented Tru-Swab top which acts as a double sealed barrier to contamination and allows for true disinfection during pre-access swabbing.