Needle holders, built-in protection devices contd

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Needle holders, built-in protection devices contd

  • When the orange safety sheath is engaged, as shown on the right, it protects the user from needlestick injury, until the device is properly disposed of in an approved sharps container.
  • Refer to the manufacturer's instructions, and your procedure manual for detailed instructions prior to use.