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B. Braun Vasofix® Safety and Introcan® Safety Cannula Product Review.
The UK market leading Safety Cannula from B Braun is now the cannula of choice in well over one third of the NHS hospitals in the UK, preventing healthcare workers from sustaining a needlestick injury and the potential exposure to blood borne viruses such as HEP C, HEP B and HIV, all of which can have a devastating impact on someone’s life.
Vasofix Safety ported cannula and Introcan Safety non ported safety cannula incorporate a uniquely designed, tamper proof self activating safety clip which is housed in the hub of the cannula, activating automatically on withdrawal of the needle, ensuring complete protection without the need for a change in handling technique.
The next generation of the product was launched 2 years ago and has been an outstanding success. The new needle bevel design provides high first time puncture success rates and low patient pain no matter what the angle of insertion.
Being the market leading safety cannula launched in the UK over 5 years ago, NHS Trusts can be assured that the proven success of Vasofix and Introcan Safety is the way to prevent needlestick injuries and support the reduction in HCAIs.
Click on the video below to view the insertion of a Vasofix Safety ported cannula.
Read more about the work of BBraun – click here to view the Summer 2009 edition of Safety News.
For more information please e-mail: sarah.richardson@bbraun.com
B. Safe, B. Educated, B.Braun
About B. Braun Medical Ltd - B. Braun Medical Ltd is a member of the B. Braun Group, one of the world’s leading health-care companies. B. Braun manufactures and distributes on a global basis, employing more than 38,000 people worldwide.
Our global message – Sharing Expertise – clearly identifies our philosophy of the transfer of knowledge. In 165 years of development, we have acquired a wealth of knowledge that we can share with those who bear the responsibility for health care and associated services.
We offer a comprehensive range of products and services that enable our customers to obtain all of their health care needs from one source. Our specialised trading divisions work as part of one, customer focused, organisation.
• The Hospital Care Division supplies a comprehensive portfolio of I.V. injectables and equipment, infusion management systems and a range of regional anaesthesia and clinical nutrition products. • The Aesculap Division provides equipment used in operating theatres, including surgical instruments, sutures, vascular grafts, motor systems and orthopaedic implants.
• The Out Patient Market Division deals with products and services for patient care, both in the hospital and at home.
Our ability to develop innovative products, services and systems, in partnership with health-care professionals, hospitals, universities and other specialist bodies such as our dedicated service providers B. Braun Avitum and B. Braun Sterilog, reflects on our commitment and promise of Sharing Expertise.
