85081 EasyPoint Retractable Needles User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- EASYPOINT
Table of Contents
85081 EasyPoint Retractable Needles
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name : Retractable Needle
- Model Number : 2797
- Revision: REV.6, Feb 2021
Product Usage Instructions
Preparation
Using an aseptic technique, open the package containing the EasyPoint needle. Securely attach the needle to a syringe.
Needle Cap Removal
Carefully remove the needle cap without applying pressure to the color-coded tab.
Medication Administration
Select and prepare the injection/aspiration site as per institutional policy. Prepare and administer medication using an aseptic technique.
Activation
After medication administration, apply pressure to the color-coded tab and safety chamber with a squeezing motion. Do not push the tab upward. This activates the needle retraction mechanism.
Needle Retraction
When pressure is applied, the needle will retract into the safety chamber automatically. If the retraction does not occur, discard the needle in an appropriate sharps container.
Disposal
Dispose of the used needle and syringe in a sharps container following institutional protocols. Do not recap contaminated needles.
FAQs
- Q: What should I do if the needle retraction mechanism does not activate?
- A : If the needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard the needle in an appropriate sharps container per institutional protocol.
- Q: Can I reuse the retractable needle?
- A : No, the retractable needle is for single use only. Dispose of it after each use.
PRODUCT USAGE INFORMATION
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Using the aseptic technique, open the package and securely attach the EasyPoint needle to a syringe. Carefully remove the needle cap. Do not apply pressure to the color-coded tab during needle cap removal. Once the needle cap has been removed, do not apply pressure to the color-coded tab until needle retraction is desired.
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According to institutional policy, select and prepare the injection/aspiration site and prepare and administer medication using aseptic technique.
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Upon completion of medication administration, apply pressure to the color-coded tab and the safety chamber using a squeezing motion. Do not push the color-coded tab upward. This device is designed for activation before or after removing the needle from the patient. Pre-removal activation minimizes exposure to the contaminated needle and reduces the risk of needlestick injuries. Activation can be achieved in a variety of ways.
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When pressure is applied to the color-coded tab and the safety chamber using a squeezing motion, the safety chamber and syringe will slide toward the color-coded tab, allowing the needle to automatically retract into the safety chamber. In the event that the needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard the needle in an appropriate sharps container per the protocol of the institution. Do not recap contaminated needles.
Dispose of the used needle and syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of the institution. -
Precautions
Single-use only. Reuse of this device may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Do not use if the product or package is damaged. Not made with natural rubber latex. Not made with DEHP. Not made with PVC. No known contraindicated prescribed medicinal fluids. Activation of the retraction mechanism after withdrawing the needle may cause minimal splatter. U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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