May 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday asked healthcare providers to stop using certain syringes and needles with safety devices manufactured by Chinese medical device ...

A recent webinar featuring a veterinarian stressed the importance of handling needles to protect producers and their employees. The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center hosted a webinar ...

Sharps injuries and needle sticks are a significant hazard in the operating room, and providers who don’t comply with prevention practices can endanger themselves, their colleagues and their patients.

A drive-thru vaccine clinic video featuring a retractable syringe is causing confusion for people on multiple social media platforms. Retractable syringes have been in use for several years and are ...

Compatible with common syringes, the Surety needle is the first manually retractable safety needle. Improper handling, careless disposal, or unsafe design of contaminated sharp devices can all result ...

If you happen to use an insulin pen or are thinking of starting on one, don’t forget to pay attention to your choice of tiny needles that are screwed on to the top of the pen device. These small sharp ...

Managing the risk of needlestick injuries may help prevent serious injury. Using safety devices, wearing gloves, avoiding unnecessary use, and providing proper training can help. Needlestick injuries ...

Sharing needles with other people has risks. When you use someone else’s needle to inject drugs, steroids, or other substances, you come in contact with their blood. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ...

Sharps injuries and needle sticks are a significant hazard in the operating room, and providers who don’t comply with prevention practices can endanger themselves, their colleagues and their patients.