Insulin syringe VanishPoint®

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VanishPoint syringes have been called "the gold standard for retractable needle syringes."* They are available in a variety of sizes (0.5, 1, 3, 5, and 10mL), needle gauges, and needle lengths. The needle is automatically retracted directly from the patient into the barrel of the syringe when the plunger handle is fully depressed. The pre-removal, automated retraction virtually eliminates exposure to the contaminated needle, effectively reducing the risk of needlestick injury. VanishPoint syringes are easy to use, require no additional steps, and allow for single-handed activation. After activation, they require less disposal space than most other safety needles/syringes and prevent disposal-related needlestick injuries. Product Usage Information: • Select and prepare site using aseptic technique according to institutional policy. Based on patient allergy information, select an antiseptic solution to disinfect the insertion site. Recommended solutions include: 2% chlorhexidine, 10% providoneiodine, 70% alcohol. • Remove needle cover and inspect catheter unit. 1. Perform venipuncture, observing for blood return. Advance the catheter slightly to assure full catheter entry into the vein 2. Holding the flashback chamber stationary, disengage the hub from the introducer needle and advance the catheter into the vein. DO NOT REINSERT THE NEEDLE INTO THE CATHETER AT ANY TIME. 3. Before withdrawing the introducer needle from the catheter, depress the color coded end of the needle housing to activate the automated retraction of the introducer needle.