SteriFlow™ safety needles

Product description

According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), an estimated 1,000,000 needle stick and cutting accidents occur annually among healthcare professionals in Europe. These incidents constitute a significant occupational risk due to potential exposure to bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.¹

For this reason, a European directive (2010/32/EU) was introduced in 2010, requiring healthcare employers to protect employees against sharp injuries and, where possible, to use safe medical devices.²

In response to this directive, the SteriFlow™ safety needles were designed. Compared to conventional injection needles, these safety needles feature a fully integrated safety system that shields the needle immediately after use. This aligns with the aforementioned directive.

The safety system is effortless and intuitive to use, ensuring that workflow interruptions are kept to a minimum. The immediate shielding of the needle helps reduce the risk of accidental contact after use and supports a safe working environment for healthcare providers.

Main product benefits:

• Integrated needle safety system with immediate shielding of the needle after use
• Designed with intent to help reduce the risk of needle stick incidents
• Easy and ergonomic activation, without unnecessary loss of time or energy
• Suitable for use in various healthcare environments with different applications
• Available in a wide range of diameters and lengths

¹ European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). Prevention of sharps injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector. OSHwiki; 2022.
² Council of the European Union. Council Directive 2010/32/EU of 10 May 2010 implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector concluded by HOSPEEM and EPSU. Official Journal of the European Union. 2010;L134:66–72.