Description

The VanishPoint® Syringe, developed by Retractable Technologies, Inc., is a Class II medical device designed to enhance safety in clinical and healthcare settings. This innovative safety syringe features an automated needle retraction mechanism, significantly reducing the risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to contaminated needles.

Key Features

• Automated Needle Retraction: The needle retracts into the syringe barrel upon full depression of the plunger, ensuring safe disposal and minimizing injury risk.
• Single-Use Design: Each syringe is intended for one-time use, with a tamperproof design that prevents reuse and eliminates the need for recapping.
• Integrated Needle: The non-changeable needle is permanently attached, simplifying use and enhancing safety.
• One-Handed Activation: The safety mechanism activates passively, requiring no additional steps, allowing healthcare professionals to maintain focus on patient care.

Design and Materials

• Clear Markings: Bold, clear markings on the syringe ensure accurate dosing.
• Latex-Free Construction: Made without natural rubber latex, making it suitable for patients with latex sensitivities.
• Sterility and Safety: Each syringe is EO sterilized, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic, ensuring it is safe for patient use.
• Materials: Constructed from polypropylene with a stainless steel, tri-beveled needle tip for precise and comfortable injections.

Available Sizes and Variants

• Syringe Capacities: Available in 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL, and 10 mL sizes.
• Needle Gauges: Options include 20G, 21G, 22G, 23G, 25G, and 27G.
• Needle Lengths: Varying lengths of 5/8", 1", and 1.5" depending on gauge and model.
• Special Variants: Includes 1mL Tuberculin, Allergy, and Insulin syringes.

Intended Use

The VanishPoint® Syringe is suitable for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, making it ideal for:

• Medication administration
• Vaccine delivery
• Blood withdrawal
• TB skin testing

Compliance and Safety

• Regulatory Compliance: FDA 510(k) cleared and compliant with various ISO standards.
• Disposal: After use, the syringe should be disposed of in a sharps container according to institutional protocols.
• California Proposition 65: Users should be aware of potential chemical exposure warnings.

With its advanced safety features and reliable performance, the VanishPoint® Syringe is a trusted tool for healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and effective medication administration across a wide range of clinical applications.