In the United States, there are an estimated 1.6 million people living with HIV, and about one in four of them are unaware of their infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of the estimated 50,000 new...
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Butterfly Needle Safety Device
A new type of needle safety device, the butterfly needle safety device, is now available. This device is designed to prevent accidental needlesticks. The butterfly needle safety device is a small, two-piece plastic device that fits over the needle of a...
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A passive needle safety device is a small, cone-shaped plastic shield that is placed over the sharp end of a needle after it has been used. This device can help to protect healthcare workers and other individuals from accidental needle sticks....
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