Description
A retractable safety needle on an insulin syringe is a specialized safety feature designed to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. Here are the key points about this technology:
- Mechanism: After use, the needle can be retracted into the barrel of the syringe, typically by pressing a button or applying pressure to a specific part of the syringe.
- Safety: Once retracted, the needle is safely contained within the syringe body, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlesticks to the user or healthcare workers.
- Single-use design: The retraction mechanism usually renders the syringe unusable after a single use, preventing reuse and potential contamination.
- Compliance: These safety features help healthcare facilities comply with regulations aimed at reducing needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure.
- Ease of disposal: Retracted needles make disposal safer and easier, as there’s no exposed sharp point.
- User-friendly: The retraction mechanism is typically designed to be simple to activate, even for patients with limited dexterity.
- Reduced anxiety: For some users, knowing the needle will be safely contained after use can reduce anxiety associated with self-injection.
- Environmental impact: While these syringes enhance safety, they may contain more plastic than standard syringes, which could be a consideration for environmental impact.
Retractable safety needles represent an important advancement in injection safety, particularly for people who regularly self-administer insulin. They provide an extra layer of protection against accidental needle injuries, which can be a concern for both individual users and healthcare professionals handling used syringes.
| Size | 1mL |
| Carton quantity | 100 pcs |
| Sterile | Yes |
| Needle | Retractable Safety |
| Needle lengths | 8mm or 13mm |
