Articles Tagged With: needlesticks
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FDA Actions: Needle Hazards, Antibody Testing for Immunity
Due to “needle safety device failures” — some of which led to needlesticks — the FDA is recommending healthcare providers stop using certain syringes and needles manufactured by Guangdong Haiou Medical Apparatus Co., Ltd. (HAIOU). The FDA is recommending the action as it evaluates the products. So far, HAIOU has not initiated a voluntary recall. -
Needlestick Risks at COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Needlesticks are threatening to move beyond the hospital in a big way. With a variety of people with various skill sets administering COVID-19 vaccines — sometimes in unusual situations — there is understandable concern about sharps injuries at immunization sites. As COVID-19 vaccine guidelines expand to more age groups and populations, occupational health experts are reminding HCWs that needlesticks could lead to transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
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FDA to consider banning conventional needles
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National petition renews focus on sharps injury prevention techniques
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When will safer needles offer better designs?
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Safer workplace not yet obvious from needle data
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Why do HCWs get stuck more than once?
The operating room (OR) presents the greatest risk of multiple needlestick injuries, according to a study at BJC Healthcare in St. Louis. -
'Safe’ needles still can lead to needlesticks
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Full July 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clip files / Local news from the states
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to the biggest issue of their session: an overhaul of the Medicaid health care program for the poor sought by Gov. Matt Blunt.