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The statistics:
- 100,000 needle stick injuries occur every year in the UK*
- In 2003, there was a 20% increase in the incidence of HIV in the UK alone.
The benefits of Safe-Point:
- Dramatically reduces the risk of needle-stick injury and associated infection from blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis.
- Needles automatically unscrewed from syringe and deposited into lockable sharps container.
- Eliminates resheathing and any direct personal contact with a used needle.
- Facilitates segregation of pharmaceutical waste.
- Reduces risk of litigation by a member of staff suffering a needle-stick injury.
* www.needlestickforum.net
