**Selected Responses using Advanced Search**

**Needle-Devices**

**Respondent Unique Key:** INQ-20010314180022-1786105763 **ID:** 2

*1. Facility Name:*

***Response:*** *DVA Long Beach Healthcare System*

*2. Contact person and telephone number:*

***Response:*** *Kathi Shimoda, RN, Infection Control Coordinator
562-494-5489*

*3. Injection Equipment (Used for intramuscular and sub cutaneous
injection and includes*

*disposable syringes (syringe and needle), needles with needle guards
for attachment to syringes*

*and needleless jet injection systems). Identify device name,\...*

***Response:*** *None*

*3a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*3b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *Will be converting to Terumo Surguard Safety needle*

*4. Medication Vial Adaptors (Used to access ports of medication vials
and available form).*

*Identify manufacturer.*

***Response:*** *None*

*4a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*4b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:***

*5. Medication Delivery Systems (Used to administer medication or fluids
through an IV catheter*

*port or IV connector site. Many systems are offered with multiple
components for medication vial*

*and IV access for complete needleless IV delivery). \...*

***Response:*** *ICU Medical - Clave (needleless valve)*

*5a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*5b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *One piece device, easy to use*

*6. Insertion Equipment (Used to access the bloodstream for IV
administration - refer to blood*

*collection section for winged steel needles that are also used for IV
administration). Identify*

*manufacturer, product name, and type (shielded or\...*

***Response:*** *Johnson&Johnson: Protectiv plus PIV catheter -
retracting, Biovue PICC*

*catheter-retracting*

*6a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*6b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *High quality products; safer than other products on
market*

*7. Blood Collection Equipment (Used to collect blood. Included are
blood collection needles,*

*reusable and disposable needle holder/hosing, and vacuum blood
collection tubes). Identify*

*manufacturer, product name, and type (hinged recapping needle,\...*

***Response:*** *Sim Portex: Venipuncture Needle-Pro (disposable holder
with hinged recapping*

*device; BD Safety Lok winged device with retracting device*

*7a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*7b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *Ease of use.*

*8. Lancets. Identify manufacturer, product name, and type (laser
lancet, retracting lancet, or*

*strip lancet)*

***Response:*** *Roche Diagnostics - Saf-T-Pro; retracting*

*8a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*8b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *User friendly; recommended by Diabetes nurses*

*9. Laboratory devices. Identify manufacturer, product name, and type
(hemoglobin reader,*

*mylar-wrapped glass capillary tubes, plastic capillary tubes, plastic
fingerstick sampling blood*

*collection tubes, protected needles for blood culture vial\...*

***Response:*** *BD: plastic blood collection tubes; Medical Lab
Automation, Inc: plastic pipette*

*tips*

*9a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

***Response:*** *Clinical Laboratories*

*9b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *Blood tubes - throughout medical center*

*Pipette tips - lab only*

*Selected for safety features*

*10. Blood Bank Devices: Identify manufacturer, product name, and type
(segment sampling*

*devices)*

***Response:*** *None*

*10a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*10b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:***

*11. Nuclear Medicine Devices. Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *None*

*11a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*11b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:***

*12. Surgical Scalpels. Identify manufacturer, product name, and type
(Quick-release scalpel*

*blade handles or retracting scalpel).*

***Response:*** *None*

*12a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*12b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:***

*13. Hemodialysis and Apheresis Devices. Identify manufacturer and
product name.*

***Response:*** *JMS AV Fistula/Platypus Guard; ICU Medical*

*13a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Dialysis*

*13b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *User friendly.*

*\"Fat Boy\" is same design as Clave*

*14. Fluid Sampling Devices. Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *None*

*14a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*14b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:***

*15. Blood gas collection. Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *Portex ABG kit*

*15a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*15b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *Simple resheathing device for needle - same as on
vacutainer device and*

*SurGuard hypodermic needles*

*16. Other Products such as Huber needle removal devices and catheter
securement products.*

*Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *Huber Plus Safety Infusion Set*

*16a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*16b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *Easy to use safety device*

*17. Sharps Disposal Containers. Identify manufacturer and product name
if available.*

***Response:*** *Sage*

*17a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*17b. Comments as to why this container was selected:*

***Response:*** *High quality product; on National contract*

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**Selected Responses using Advanced Search**

**Needle-Devices**

**Respondent Unique Key:** INQ-20010316141122-2108409869 **ID:** 6

*1. Facility Name:*

***Response:*** *VA SNHS - VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System*

*2. Contact person and telephone number:*

***Response:*** *Angel McDonald 702-636-3000 x 4107*

*3. Injection Equipment (Used for intramuscular and sub cutaneous
injection and includes*

*disposable syringes (syringe and needle), needles with needle guards
for attachment to syringes*

*and needleless jet injection systems). Identify device name,\...*

***Response:*** *RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES SYRINGES, SHERWOOD SAFETY*

*SYRINGES USED*

*3a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*3b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *MOST OF THE PEOPLE LIKED IT. IT ONLY TOOK A
CONTINUATION OF A*

*MOTION THAT ALREADY HAD BEEN INITIATED, TO RENDER IT*

*HARMLESS.*

*4. Medication Vial Adaptors (Used to access ports of medication vials
and available form).*

*Identify manufacturer.*

***Response:*** *ALARIS VIAL ACCESS DEVICE*

*4a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*4b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *WORKS WITH THE REST OF THE ALARIS PRODUCTS*

*5. Medication Delivery Systems (Used to administer medication or fluids
through an IV catheter*

*port or IV connector site. Many systems are offered with multiple
components for medication vial*

*and IV access for complete needleless IV delivery). \...*

***Response:*** *ALARIS NEEDLELESS IV SYSTEM*

*5a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*5b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *OUR FACILITY JOINT VENTURE WITH THE AIR FORCE HOSPITAL
(MOFH).*

*THEY WERE ALREADY USING THIS PRODUCT AND SINCE OUR PATIENTS*

*WERE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THEM, WE WANTED THE SAME*

*PRODUCT SO THAT IT FIT WITH THEIR EQUIPMENT.*

*6. Insertion Equipment (Used to access the bloodstream for IV
administration - refer to blood*

*collection section for winged steel needles that are also used for IV
administration). Identify*

*manufacturer, product name, and type (shielded or\...*

***Response:*** *PROTECTIV J & J*

*6a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*6b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *DEVICE CHOSEN SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND WAS LIKED BY THE
NURSES*

*7. Blood Collection Equipment (Used to collect blood. Included are
blood collection needles,*

*reusable and disposable needle holder/hosing, and vacuum blood
collection tubes). Identify*

*manufacturer, product name, and type (hinged recapping needle,\...*

***Response:*** *ANGEL WING - SHERWOOD, ABBOTT*

*7a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*7b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *LAB LIKED USING IT FOR THEIR HARD TO STICK PATIENTS AND
LIKE THE*

*SAFETY FEATURE*

*8. Lancets. Identify manufacturer, product name, and type (laser
lancet, retracting lancet, or*

*strip lancet)*

***Response:*** *TENDERLETT FINGER STICK*

*8a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*8b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *DON\'T KNOW*

*9. Laboratory devices. Identify manufacturer, product name, and type
(hemoglobin reader,*

*mylar-wrapped glass capillary tubes, plastic capillary tubes, plastic
fingerstick sampling blood*

*collection tubes, protected needles for blood culture vial\...*

***Response:*** *GREINER PLASTIC COLLECTION TUBES, PLASTIC TRANSFER
PIPETTES,*

*B-D SAFETY BUTTERFLY FOR BLOOD CULTURES*

*9a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Clinical Laboratories*

*9b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *GREINER USED BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY PLASTIC
COLLECTION*

*TUBE THAT WORKS WELL*

*10. Blood Bank Devices: Identify manufacturer, product name, and type
(segment sampling*

*devices)*

***Response:*** *N/A*

*10a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*10b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *N/A*

*11. Nuclear Medicine Devices. Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES*

*11a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*11b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *GOOD SAFETY SYRINGE*

*12. Surgical Scalpels. Identify manufacturer, product name, and type
(Quick-release scalpel*

*blade handles or retracting scalpel).*

***Response:*** *NONE*

*12a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*12b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *N/A*

*13. Hemodialysis and Apheresis Devices. Identify manufacturer and
product name.*

***Response:*** *N/A*

*13a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*13b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *N/A*

*14. Fluid Sampling Devices. Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *PLASTIC PIPETTES IN LAB*

*14a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Clinical Laboratories*

*14b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *SAFER THAN GLASS*

*15. Blood gas collection. Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *NONE AT THIS TIME*

*15a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *(Not Answered)*

*15b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *N/A*

*16. Other Products such as Huber needle removal devices and catheter
securement products.*

*Identify manufacturer and product name.*

***Response:*** *BRAUN MEDICAL, EXEL*

*16a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Outpatient Clinic/Office*

*16b. Comments as to why this device was selected:*

***Response:*** *NOT ALL SIZES AVAILABLE FROM ONE COMPANY*

*17. Sharps Disposal Containers. Identify manufacturer and product name
if available.*

***Response:*** *SAGE*

*17a. Is the device listed above used throughout the facility or only in
high risk locations as*

*defined by the facility? Check \"Throughout the facility\" or all that
apply.*

***Response:*** *Throughout the facility*

*17b. Comments as to why this container was selected:*

***Response:*** *FLIP TOP DROPS SYRING OR NEEDLE INTO CONTAINER, JUST
FROM*

*THE WEIGHT. IT DOESN\'T NEED TO BE PUSHED IN.*

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