U.S. Retractable Needle Safety Syringes; Uniquely Designed to Reduce the Risk of Needle Sticks

   

      U.S. Retractable Needle Safety Syringes

U.S. retractable needle safety syringes, a type of safety syringe, come with an integrated safety mechanism to reduce the risk of needlestick and other injuries. Retractable syringes use either manual or spring-loaded retraction to withdraw the needle into the barrel of the syringe. The safety or retractable syringe action is similar to a traditional needle except in one aspect. Once the required amount of fluid is injected, the needle is retracted to protect against the accidental injuries caused by needle sticks. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for U.S. retractable needle safety syringes around the world.

Needlestick injuries are one of the most important occupational hazards among healthcare workers globally. In North America, millions of healthcare workers use needles in their daily work, and hence, the risk of needlestick injuries is always a concern. For example, according to the American Medical Association, each year, about 600,000 to 800,000 needle stick injuries occur in the United States. Moreover, the emphasis on preventing the reuse of syringes by safety bodies and the government has increased the demand for safety syringes. Retractable syringes and needles with protective shields are widely used in hospitals.

Several countries across the globe have mandated the use of safety syringes to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries and prevent needle reuse. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that around 88% of sharps injuries in hospitals can be prevented by using safer medical devices. Moreover, Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act requires all employers to protect employees who may be exposed to potentially infectious materials resulting from needle-stick or other percutaneous injuries. This in turn has increased the demand for U.S. retractable needle safety syringes.

Furthermore, safety syringes help decrease the waste volume compared to other syringes and can be used in several indications, such as cancer, diabetes, and tuberculosis.