One of the common issues in any surgical procedure is the risk of needlesticks. This can occur as the scrub tech and surgeon exchange needles, resulting in possible contamination if the used needle penetrates through the glove and into the skin.
An effective way to prevent this issue is to use a needle trap. This device holds the needles in place and also eliminates the added time it takes to hand the used needle to the scrub tech and return back to the procedure. The surgeon is able to keep their eyes focused on the incision and the surgical field.
Using Suture Needle Sets
Selecting a needle trap that works with any suture needle sets and any brand of suture packs is important. This allows the surgeon maximum flexibility in choosing the needles and suture options for any procedure without requiring multiple needle traps.
Adding the needle trap also eliminates the need for the surgeon and the scrub tech to handle the used, contaminated needles during the process. The used needles simply slide into the needle trap, which has a cover over the sides, eliminating the risk of any needlesticks at any time in the process. The opening in the middle of the needle trap allows for easy placement of the used needles and immediate access to the suture needles required for the procedure.
Efficient, safe, and effective, a well-designed needle trap makes it easy to work with any brand and type of suture needle sets.
Sharp Fluidics has created an innovative Needle Trap that works with all suture needle sets. To find out more, contact them today.
