BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Needle
It can happen in the blink of an eye.
That's all it takes for an accidental needlestick injury to occur.
BD is committed to helping reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Did you realize that accidental needlestick injuries account for an estimated 86% of all occupationally related infectious disease transmissions1 and that 2 million needlestick injuries (per year) result in Hepatitis B, C and/or HIV2?
At BD Diagnostics - Preanalytical Systems we're here to help.
BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Needle |
BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Needles with Pre-Attached Holder |
BD Vacutainer® Passive Shielding Blood Collection Needle |
A simple, effective way to collect blood and help reduce the possibility of accidental needlesticks, features one-handed activation technique. |
This product combines the easy-to-use BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ with the added convenience of a single-use holder. This increases OSHA single-use holder compliance and provides you with an efficient means of collecting blood. |
Engineered to provide maximum protection against needlesticks during a blood draw. The safety shield on the needle releases automatically upon insertion of the first tube-providing protection from the time the first tube is inserted through product disposal. |
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Training
To help facilitate proper use of the BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Needle, we are pleased to offer you complimentary on-line training. Register and view on-line training (Password: bd eclipse).
Facts on Safety
- Needlestick Prevention: International Council of Nurses
- 80% Reduction in Sharps Injuries VS8036 US
- A Clinical Publication: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- BD Vacutainer® Family of Pre-Attached Holders News Release
Incidents of Needlestick Injuries
Incident #1:
A nurse received a needlestick injury from a known end-stage AIDS patient at a small hospital in Nevada in 1997. Nine months after the needlestick, she began to exhibit symptoms and was diagnosed with HIV and HCV.
Consequence:
- Her disability payments were reduced by 25% because she was not wearing gloves at the time of the needlestick.
- As a divorced mother of two, she was forced to live on $18,749 per year.
Incident #2:
A blood bank nurse of 13 years was exposed to blood through needlesticks and splatter to the hands and face on a routine basis. She was later diagnosed with HCV.
Consequence:
- She required two liver transplants and a kidney transplant.
- She required dialysis 3 times per week.
- She estimates that her treatment costs were close to $1 million.
At BD, we offer a broad range of solutions to help increase safety awareness in your facility and an array of products to help reduce your chances of exposure.
One example is our BD Vacutainer® Push Button Blood Collection Set. It is the only blood collection system with push button technology that is clinically demonstrated to reduce accidental needlestick injuries3.
Your continued customer patronage and support of BD Vacutainer® and BD Microtainer® products are very much appreciated and valued.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your local BD Sales Consultant or our Customer Service Department at 1.888.237.2762. If you require technical assistance, please contact BD Technical Services at 1.800.631.0174 or e-mail vacutainer_techservices@bd.com. If you're interested in purchasing a product, please contact your local distributor partner.
- ICN on Preventing NSI
- WHO Environmental Burden of Diseases Series No. 3
- Mary Hotaling: 'A Retractable Winged Steel (Butterfly) Needle Performance Improvement Project.' Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Volume 35, Number 2, pages 100-105, 2009