The BD AutoShield Duo™ Safety Pen Needle is designed with automatically activated protection at both ends of the needle.
The BD SafetyGlide™ Insulin Syringe features a single-handed safety mechanism that covers the needle point after use.
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BD AutoShield Duo™ is designed to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injury with automatic dual-ended protection
Needlestick injuries can occur at the front and back ends of a pen needle. By automatically concealing both ends of the needle after use, BD AutoShield Duo™ offers comprehensive protection for healthcare workers.¹,²
Before injection
BD AutoShield Duo™
SKU: 329515
NDC: 08290-3295-15
- Clear outer safety shield to safely display needle
- 5mm needle does not require a pinch-up technique, reducing the risk of injury through a skinfold²*
*Patients ≤6 years old or very thin adults may require a pinch-up.³
After injection
BD AutoShield Duo™
SKU: 329515
NDC: 08290-3295-15
- Automatically activated protection on both ends
- Red indicator band (patient side) and orange shield (back end) confirm protection on both ends and lock needle in place for safe disposal
BD AutoShield Duo™
SKU: 329515
NDC: 08290-3295-15
- Clear outer safety shield to safely display needle
- 5mm needle does not require a pinch-up technique, reducing the risk of injury through a skinfold²*
*Patients ≤6 years old or very thin adults may require a pinch-up.³
BD AutoShield Duo™
SKU: 329515
NDC: 08290-3295-15
- Automatically activated protection on both ends
- Red indicator band (patient side) and orange shield (back end) confirm protection on both ends and lock needle in place for safe disposal
The majority of nurses surveyed have reported a positive experience with BD AutoShield Duo™⁴†
Approximately 95% of nurses agree that BD AutoShield Duo™ has a reliable safety mechanism.⁴†
Approximately 93% of nurses agree that BD AutoShield Duo™ is quick and simple to attach to an insulin pen, as well as to remove and dispose of the needle.⁴†
Approximately 95% of nurses agree that BD AutoShield Duo™ has a reliable safety mechanism.⁴†
Approximately 93% of nurses agree that BD AutoShield Duo™ is quick and simple to attach to an insulin pen, as well as to remove and dispose of the needle.⁴†
†A double-blinded survey with 175 nurses from 36 states in the US commissioned in fall 2021.
The BD SafetyGlide™ Insulin Syringe with a 6mm needle has a one-handed safety mechanism to help protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries
Before injection
BD SafetyGlide™
0.3 mLSKU: 328449
0.5 mLSKU: 328447
1.0 mLSKU: 328446
- 6mm needle that does not require a pinch-up technique when given by a healthcare provider, minimizing the risk of a needlestick injury through a pinch-up²‡
- Rotating safety arm to ensure that unit scale is visible
‡Patients ≤6 years old or very thin adults may require a pinch-up.³
After injection
BD SafetyGlide™
0.3 mLSKU: 328449
0.5 mLSKU: 328447
1.0 mLSKU: 328446
- Sliding safety arm with one-handed activation of safety mechanism
- Available in various barrel sizes based on patient dosing needs:
- 0.3 mL§/0.5 mL/1 mL
§Available in half-unit scale mark.
BD SafetyGlide™
0.3 mLSKU: 328449
0.5 mLSKU: 328447
1.0 mLSKU: 328446
- 6mm needle that does not require a pinch-up technique when given by a healthcare provider, minimizing the risk of a needlestick injury through a pinch-up²‡
- Rotating safety arm to ensure that unit scale is visible
‡Patients ≤6 years old or very thin adults may require a pinch-up.³
BD SafetyGlide™
0.3 mLSKU: 328449
0.5 mLSKU: 328447
1.0 mLSKU: 328446
- Sliding safety arm with one-handed activation of safety mechanism
- Available in various barrel sizes based on patient dosing needs:
- 0.3 mL§/0.5 mL/1 mL
§Available in half-unit scale mark.
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References: 1. Costigliola V, Frid A, Letondeur C, Strauss K. Needlestick injuries in European nurses in diabetes. Diabetes Metab. 2012;38(suppl1):S9-S14. 2. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255. 3. Hirsch LJ, Strauss KW. The injection technique factor: what you don’t know or teach can make a difference. Clin Diabetes. 2019;37(3):227-233. 4. Data on file. Embecta Corp; 2022.
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