We have used these since 2004 and they do eliminate needlesticks when used appropriately.  The problem is the Vanishpoint cannot be used for all procedures, it is only for 1 time use, IM, SQ or ID injection.  We do have the IV team use them for SQ Lidocaine but they have not gained any acceptance by the OR where they give lido block injections.

 

You have to have another safety needle system in place for prefilled syringes, for filter needle use and repeated block injections.

 

It is by far the best retractable system available.  When we had problems getting our staff to accept the Vanishpoint because of needle sharpness, concern about retracting in the skin and hurting the patient, etc.  I brought in another retractable product to trial.  At first staff loved it, then I was told I needed to remove it because it had so many problems with leaking at the hub, slower retraction and inability to retract in the skin.

 

I evaluate every needle stick to be sure the Vanishpoint is always used when it can be, this is the only way I know of to get to Zero.

 

 

 

We took a look at the Vanish Point needle/syringe sets yesterday.  Seems to be a promising way to reduce needlesticks.  Nurse mgrs who looked at them liked them, except for their IV setup.

Most of their products involve a springloaded retractor or other mechanism that pulls the needle back into the barrel of the syringe.  They have many sizes, including insulin and tuberculin.

Sales rep said that hospitals that have used their products have had substantial reductions in their BBFEs.

He dropped a bunch of names of health systems currently using the Vanish Point products but wondering if anyone who is on the List has had any experience with them.

 

Thanks

 

Ed Galaid

 

Edward I. Galaid, MD, MPH
ABIM, ABPM (Occ Med, PH&GPM)

Medical Director, Occupational Health Partners

Roper St. Francis Healthcare   Charleston, SC

Member, ACOEM Task Group on Medical Guidance for Law Enforcement Officers

843-906-0519

 

 

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