Description
Designed for healthcare professionals, this hypodermic safety needle is an essential tool in clinical settings. Its primary purpose is to administer medications safely while minimizing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. This makes it a vital component in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare environments.
Key Features
- Single-Use Design: Each needle is intended for one-time use, ensuring sterility and preventing cross-contamination.
- Integrated Safety Mechanism: Helps protect healthcare workers and patients by reducing the likelihood of sharps injuries.
- Variety of Gauges and Lengths: Available in multiple sizes to suit different medical needs, with color-coded hubs for easy identification.
- Smooth Insertion: The needle's surface is often lightly coated with silicone, providing minimal discomfort during use.
- Compatibility: Works with standard syringe connections such as Luer Lock and Luer Slip, with or without attached syringes.
Material and Design
Crafted from medical-grade stainless steel, the needle features a plastic hub and safety components designed for reliability. It is typically latex-free, making it suitable for patients with latex sensitivities.
Usage Guidelines
After use, the needle should be disposed of immediately in an approved sharps container. Reuse or re-sterilization is not recommended, aligning with standard safety protocols.
Special Considerations
While not intended for specialized procedures like biopsies or lumbar punctures, this needle is ideal for general injection purposes across a wide range of healthcare applications. Its inclusion in the WHO list of priority medical devices underscores its importance in treating conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
