November 12, 1999
'Surshield Syringe' safety syringe
& 'Surshield S.V. Set' safety winged infusion set
Safer Alternatives for Health Practitioners from Terumo
Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation recently introduced Surshield(tm) Syringes, new syringes fitted with a mechanism to prevent needlestick injuries, making them safe and simple to dispose of following use. Terumo has also released a new safety winged infusion set called Surshield(tm) S.V. Set.
Accidental needlestick injuries to fingers, hands, etc. when disposing of used needles has become a major concern for healthcare workers. Past products fitted with mechanisms to prevent accidental injuries have required special handling procedures, leading to complaints that they are cumbersome to use. Their use has therefore not become commonplace, despite an increasing need for such equipment.
The latest Surshield(tm) series of products features an improved method of handling the mechanism that prevents accidental needlestick injuries. These new items of medical equipment also address a number of environmental concerns.
Surshield(tm) Syringe
Product features
- Sure and simple prevention of accidental needlestick injuries
The sliding cover on the outside of the syringe is slid down after injecting to cover the needle simply and surely.
- Separate disposal reduces waste
Because the covered needle can be dismantled from the body of the syringe, the amount of infectious sharp medical waste can be reduced.
Surshield(tm) S.V. Set
The S.V. Set (winged infusion set) is a needle fitted with wings used for collecting blood or administering infusion therapy over several hours. This type of winged construction helps to keep the needle stable in the vessel and makes it easy to grasp with the fingers. Because of their convenience, winged needles have come to be widely used in infusion therapy, but frequent reports of accidents involving winged infusion sets have led to an increasing demand for safety measures.
Product features
- Simple handling means sure prevention of accidental needlestick injuries
The cover is simply folded down over the needle and pressed into place, with no fear of the needle flying out from the cover. Because all it requires is a single-handed action, it places little extra burden on healthcare workers, leaving staff free to give patients the care they need.
- Environmentally friendly packaging
In consideration of the environment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been abolished for individual packaging, and in its place a polyethylene film which contains no chlorine is used.
In the future, Terumo will continue efforts not only to prevent needlestick injuries among healthcare workers, but also to develop safety equipment to facilitate better care for patients everywhere.
