June 1, 2012 — Several government agencies have teamed up to issue a safety communication recommending the use of blunt-tip surgical suture needles to reduce the risk for needlestick injuries and ...

Their May 30 joint safety communication document strongly encourages their use for suturing fascia and muscle, as a way to prevent needlestick injuries. Jun 04, 2012 A new joint safety communication ...

The FDA, CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and OSHA has issued guidance, in which they strongly encourage healthcare professionals to use blunt-tip suture needles as an ...

It is wobbly with a crooked needle and a depressed piston. The tip looks blunt, the cap is loose and the tube has a pale exterior. ‘For single use only’, says the instruction printed on the syringe ...