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With us you are alreadyon the safe side11 May 2013: Adaption of
the EU Directive 2010/32/EUin National Law
EU Directive on the prevention ofneedle stick injuries in the hospitaland healthcare sector

The objective of the EU Directive 2010/32/EU on the prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector to be adopted 11 May 2013 on anational scale is to achieve the safest possible working environment for healthcare staff.
Workers in the healthcare sector are at risk from needlestick or sharps injury. Workers may become infected by blood-borne pathogens (viruses, bacteria,
fungi and other micro-organisms). The most widespread viruses are HIV, hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV), but there are more than 20 blood-borne diseases
that may be transmitted.
The obligatory preventive and protection measures include:- eliminating the unnecessary use of sharps- incorporating safety-engineered protection mechanisms- implementing safe systems of work
- implementing safe procedures for using and disposing of medical sharps- banning the re-sheathing of used nePublications:• Case study: Needlestick – how to prevent needlestick injuries, EU-OSHA – European Agency for Safety and Health at Work,source: http://osha.europa.eu/data/case-studies/needlestick-2014-how to-prevent-needlestick-injuries effectively• E-Facts 40: Gefährdungsbeurteilung und Nadelstichverletzungen, EU-OSHA – European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, source: http://osha.
europa.eu/de/publications/e-facts/efact40• NHS information, source: http://www.nhsemployers.org/EmploymentPolicyAndPractice/European_employment_ policy/Pages/InitiativesOn-Needlestick-Injuries.aspx

Safety-Needle –Safety for routine blood collection
Pre-assembled system
The Safety-Needle is always ready for use.
No need to assemble it with a needle holder.

Safe puncturing... at a recommended shallow angle particularly
for fragile veins.

Multi-Safe disposal boxes• Safe and user-friendly disposal of sharps• The size of opening may be customised bybreaking the two perforated sections prior tolid assembly• Universal removal aid for Luer lock systems andinsulin pens

Safetyproducts
The all-round safety solution
in blood collection from SARSTEDT

Needle protection with one hand, pre-assembled
adapter, optimal packaging and materialOne-handed operation of the Safety-Multifly® Needle
protector provides maximum ease of handling. TheS-Monovette® adapter of the Safety-Multifly® is alreadyassembled forming a complete unit ready for use.
The packaging and tubing are tailored to the requirementsof blood collection and subsequent disposal in sharps
containers.

Safety needle protector
The special needle protector of the Safety-Needle
enables safe completion of blood collection by locking
the needle in the protective sleeve. Subsequently,
the complete unit is disposed of in a suitable sharps
container.

Safety-Lancet – Safe and easy sampling withincreased patient comfort• Sterile single-use product preventing the risk ofneedle stick injuries as the needle and blade are safely
concealed in the ancet body before and after use• Range of needle sizes and blades with defined
penetration depths for sampling from a finger, earlobe
and heel• Primed and ready to use, enabling easy removal of theneedle protector cap and activation of the firing button• Defined wings and guide notches in the lancet bodyensure safe grip and convenient handlingSARSTEDT AG & Co. KG
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