Needlestick injuries are costly.

Needlestick injuries are dangerous. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers. Our SureReCap™ patented design is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needlestick injuries.

COSTS OF NEEDLESTICK INJURIES

There are indirect and direct costs associated with needlestick injuries.

Costs of needlestick injuries include prophylaxis, wages and time lost by workers, quality of life, emotional distress, costs associated with drug toxicity, organizational liability, mortality, quality of patient care, and workforce reduction.[7][8] 

Testing and follow-up treatment for healthcare workers who experienced a needlestick injury was estimated at $5,000 per individual injured in the year 2000, depending upon the medical treatment provided.

The American Hospital Association found that one case of infection by blood-borne pathogens could cost $1 million for testing, follow-up, and disability payments. [17]

An estimated $1 billion annually could be saved by preventing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in the US, including fees associated with testing, laboratory work, counseling, and follow-up costs.[17]

SOLUTIONS

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

Find out today how SureReCap™ can help protect your workers and save your hospital, clinic, or care facility money.

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How can SureReCap™ help to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries?

Needlestick injuries are dangerous for patients and health care professionals. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

Find out today how SureReCap™ can save individuals and institutions money while helping to protect both the individual patient and professional healthcare workers.

Needlestick Injuries are numerous.

Needlestick injuries are dangerous and more numerous than people realize. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of pen needles so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM?

Needlestick injuries make up more than 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.[1][3]

It is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. These estimates are considered low, as it is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]

These injuries can occur at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. Many needle stick injuries occur when trying to replace the safety cap on the needle following the injection.

As we mentioned, it is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. [4][7][9] The World Health Organization estimated that in 2000, 66,000 hepatitis B, 16,000 hepatitis C, and 1,000 HIV infections were caused by needlestick injuries.[4][2][7] In 2007, the World Health Organization estimated annual global needlestick injuries at 2 million per year, and another investigation estimated 3.5 million injuries yearly.[4][7][9]

The European Biosafety Network estimated 1 million needlestick injuries annually in Europe alone.[13] The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne diseases via percutaneous injury.[12] The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 600,000 needlestick injuries occur among healthcare workers in the US annually. These estimates are considered low, as needlestick injuries are underreported. It is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]

Workers are often obligated to report the incident as per the facility’s protocol regarding occupational safety. However, in the United States, approximately half of all needlestick injuries affecting health care workers are not reported, citing the long reporting process and its interference with work as their reason for not reporting an incident. Physicians are particularly likely to leave a needlestick unreported, citing worries about loss of respect or a low risk perception. Low risk perception can be caused by poor knowledge about risk, or an incorrect estimate of a particular patient’s risk.[6][10][11][16]

SOLUTIONS

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

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What are the risks from needlestick injuries?

Needlestick injuries are dangerous and more numerous than people realize. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of pen needles so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

RISKS 

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne diseases via percutaneous injury.[12]

Needlestick injuries can lead to transmission of blood-borne diseases, placing those exposed at increased risk of infection from disease causing pathogens, such as:

  • hepatitis B virus (HBV)
  • hepatitis C virus (HCV)
  • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Among healthcare workers and laboratory personnel worldwide, more than 25 blood-borne virus infections have been reported to have been caused by needlestick injuries.[2] 

Injuries commonly occur during needle recapping or via improper disposal of devices. Access to appropriate personal protective equipment and safety devices, such as SureReCap™, reduces the risk of occupational needlestick injuries.[2]

Generally, needlestick injuries cause only minor visible trauma or bleeding; however, even in the absence of bleeding the risk of viral infection remains.There are psychological effects as well as physical injuries with an occupational needlestick injury.

Needlestick injuries make up more than 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.[1][3] It is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. These estimates are considered low, it is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]

These injuries can occur at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. Many needle stick injuries occur when trying to replace the safety cap on the needle following the injection.

The SureReCap™ SOLUTION

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

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What causes needlestick injuries?

Needlestick injuries can occur at any time someone uses, disassembles, or disposes of needles. Many needle stick injuries occur when trying to replace the safety cap on the needle following the injection.

Needlestick injuries commonly occur during needle recapping or via improper disposal of devices in sharps containers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of needles so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which greatly reduces the risk of needlestick injuries. 

Access to appropriate personal protective equipment and safety devices, such as SureReCap™, reduces the risk of occupational needlestick injuries.[2]

Needlestick injuries make up more than 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.[1][3] It is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. These estimates are considered low, it is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]

Results of Needlestick injuries

Needlestick injuries can lead to transmission of blood-borne diseases, placing those exposed at increased risk of infection from disease causing pathogens, such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Among healthcare workers and laboratory personnel worldwide, more than 25 blood-borne virus infections have been reported to have been caused by needlestick injuries.[2] 

Generally, needlestick injuries cause only minor visible trauma or bleeding; however, even in the absence of bleeding the risk of viral infection remains.There are psychological effects as well as physical injuries with an occupational needlestick injury.

They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. Find out today how SureReCap™ can help protect health care workers and save hospitals, clinics, or care facilities money.

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How many needlestick injuries are there each year?

Needlestick injuries are dangerous and more numerous than people realize. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of pen needles so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

HOW MANY INJURIES?

It is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. These estimates are considered low, as it is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]

Workers are often obligated to report the incident as per the facility’s protocol regarding occupational safety. However, in the United States, approximately half of all needlestick injuries affecting health care workers are not reported, citing the long reporting process and its interference with work as their reason for not reporting an incident. Physicians are particularly likely to leave a needlestick unreported, citing worries about loss of respect or a low risk perception. Low risk perception can be caused by poor knowledge about risk, or an incorrect estimate of a particular patient’s risk.[6][10][11][16]

In 2007, the World Health Organization estimated annual global needlestick injuries at 2 million per year, and another investigation estimated 3.5 million injuries yearly.[4][7][9]

The European Biosafety Network estimated 1 million needlestick injuries annually in Europe alone.[13] The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne diseases via percutaneous injury.[12]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 600,000 needlestick injuries occur among healthcare workers in the US annually.

The World Health Organization estimated that in 2000, 66,000 hepatitis B, 16,000 hepatitis C, and 1,000 HIV infections were caused by needlestick injuries.[4][2][7]

Needlestick injuries make up more than 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.[1][3]

SOLUTIONS

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

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SureReCap™ patented solution

We are excited to announce that our patent has been issued! We are no longer patent-pending invention, but now a patent issued invention. We are looking forward to continuing to provide our SureReCap™ solution with our clients and customers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design comes in two sizes. One size is for use with pen needles. SureReCap-P securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. Our SureReCap-S is designed for use with syringe needles. It securely holds the syringe cap to allow the needle to be recapped and disposed of without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

SureReCap™ is durable and reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ takes up very little space and can be placed at each bedside or on every cart.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

Find out today how SureReCap™ can help protect individual patients and professional healthcare workers.

Needlestick injuries are dangerous.

Needlestick injuries are dangerous. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers. Our SureReCap™ patented design is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needlestick injuries.

RISKS 

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry are at risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne diseases via percutaneous injury.[12] Needlestick injuries can lead to transmission of blood-borne diseases, placing those exposed at increased risk of infection from disease causing pathogens, such as:

  • hepatitis B virus (HBV)
  • hepatitis C virus (HCV)
  • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Among healthcare workers and laboratory personnel worldwide, more than 25 blood-borne virus infections have been reported to have been caused by needlestick injuries.[2] 

Injuries commonly occur during needle recapping or via improper disposal of devices. Access to appropriate personal protective equipment and safety devices, such as SureReCap™, reduces the risk of occupational needlestick injuries.[2]

Generally, needlestick injuries cause only minor visible trauma or bleeding; however, even in the absence of bleeding the risk of viral infection remains.There are psychological effects as well as physical injuries with an occupational needlestick injury.

SOLUTIONS

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped and disposed of without touching the needle.

Our SureReCap™ patented design for use with pen needles securely holds the large outer cap which allows the needle to be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. 

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is a patented solution developed for health care professionals as well as for individuals.

SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which can greatly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. 

SureReCap™ is reusable.

SureReCap™ is cost effective.

SureReCap™ is simple and easy to use.

Check out our Videos to see how easy it is to use SureReCap™.

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Needlestick injury information.

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Needlestick injuries are dangerous. They can also be costly for hospitals, clinics, care facilities, and home health workers and caregivers.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the outer cap of injection devices so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. SureReCap™ comes in two sizes, one for pen needles, and one for syringe needles.

Overview

Needlestick injuries make up more than 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.[1][3] It is estimated that there are 3.5 million needlestick injuries each year. These estimates are considered low, as it is estimated that half of all occupational needlestick injuries are not reported.[14][15]

The CSCND estimates there are over 7.5 billion syringes used for home medical care in the United States.[1] This large amount of home medical syringe usage has added to the problem of non-healthcare related needlestick injuries.

These injuries can occur at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. Many needle stick injuries occur when trying to replace the safety cap on the needle following the injection.

SureReCap™ is a simple safe solution to help reduce the risk of needle stick injuries. Our SureReCap™ patented design securely holds the large outer cap of pen needles so that the needle can be recapped, removed, and disposed of, without ever touching the needle. SureReCap™ capitalizes on the ”no-touch” protocols that eliminates direct contact with needles after use and disposal which greatly reduces the risk of needlestick injuries. 

The American Hospital Association found that one case of infection by blood-borne pathogens could cost $1 million for testing, follow-up, and disability payments. It is estimated hospitals could save $1 billion annually by preventing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in the US, including fees associated with testing, laboratory work, counseling, and follow-up costs.[17]

Find out today how SureReCap™ can help protect your workers and save your hospital, clinic, or care facility money.

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