Needlestick injuries carry the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens which can lead to long term complications of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C infections.
Over 80% of needlestick injuries could be prevented with the use of safer needle devices. ¹
Because of the cannula there's little risk of needlestick for the patient if the needle accidently comes out
- Sebastian Anette,
Clinic du Pont de
Sèvres, France
The GRIPPER® Micro safety needle helps increase safety at access, during therapy and at de-access.
The unique blunt cannula design sets it apart—no needle…no needlestick
GRIPPER and the Smiths Medical and Deltec design marks are trademarks of Smiths Medical. The symbol ® indicates the trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and certain other countries. ©2011 Smiths Medical. All rights reserved.
¹ Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings, NIOSH Alert, 2000-108, November 1999
² Vick, Kristina M.P.H., Beling, Bill, Measurement of Flow Rates for the GRIPPER® Micro Blunt Cannula Non-Coring Safety Needle and othe Selected Infusion Sets. November 2008.
