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1 Syringe Standard Draw Procedure In-Patient, Automated Retraction Non-Reusable. Prepare and give injection using aseptic technique according to institutional policy.. For injection into patients, continue depressing plunger to activate automatic needle retraction while needle is still in patient. For injection into IV ports, continue depressing plunger to activate automatic needle retraction and immediately remove needle from port. Full dose is administered only when needle retraction is activated.. Needle will automatically retract into syringe, preventing exposure to contaminated needle and rendering syringe non-reusable. In the event that needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not recap contaminated needles.. Dispose of VanishPoint syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Single use only. Reuse of this device may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Contents are sterile, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. Do not use if product or package is damaged. Use only with attached needle. Needle cannot be changed. Automated needle retraction occurs only when barrel is emptied and plunger is fully depressed. For applications where full dose is not administered, expel remaining contents according to institutional policy and activate needle retraction. M00 Rev. 9 EN, JUL 0 00, 0 Retractable Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

2 Suggested Technique For TB Skin Testing Using ml VanishPoint Tuberculin Syringe. Prepare and give injection using aseptic technique according to institutional policy.. Using other hand, fully depress plunger to activate automatic needle retraction while needle is still in patient. Full dose is administered only when needle retraction is activated.. Needle will automatically retract into syringe, preventing exposure to contaminated needle and rendering syringe non-reusable. In the event that needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not recap contaminated needles.. Dispose of VanishPoint syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. M0 REV. EN, AUG 0 00, 0 Retractable Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

3 U-00 Insulin Syringe Standard Draw Procedure In-Patient, Automatic Retraction Non-Reusable. Prepare and give injection using aseptic technique according to institutional policy.. For injection into patients, continue depressing plunger to activate automatic needle retraction while needle is still in patient. Full dose is administered only when needle retraction is activated.. Needle will automatically retract into syringe, preventing exposure to contaminated needle and rendering syringe non-reusable. In the event that needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not recap contaminated needles.. Dispose of VanishPoint syringe in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Use U-00 Insulin only. Single use only. Reuse of this device may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Contents are sterile, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic. Do not use if product or package is damaged. Use only with attached needle. Needle cannot be changed. Automated needle retraction occurs only when barrel is emptied and plunger is fully depressed. M06 REV. EN, Aug 0 0, 0 Retractable Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

4 Blood Collection Tube Holder VanishPoint 5 6 VanishPoint VanishPoint Van. Securely thread multiple sample blood collection needle into tube holder. Remove needle cover when ready to use. Perform venipuncture per protocol of institution.. Insert blood collection tube into tube holder, pushing forward to start blood flow. Remove blood collection tube when filled and repeat with additional tubes as required. For small diameter tubes, use VanishPoint small diameter tube adapter with tube holder.. Once last tube has been removed and needle is still in patient s vein, close end cap securely into tube holder. 5. Needle will automatically retract from patient s vein into tube holder. In the event that needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard tube holder in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not recap contaminated needles. 6. Dispose of tube holder in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Single use only. Reuse of this device may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Do not use if product is damaged. For use with conventional multiple sample blood collection needles up to / (8 mm) in length. Not for use with winged needle sets or luer adapters. Do not attempt to remove blood collection needle from tube holder after retraction. M00 REV. EN, AUG 0 005, 0 Retractable Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

5 Blood Collection Set Select and prepare venipuncture site using aseptic technique according to institutional policy. For blood collection using a tube holder, thread the luer adapter into a tube holder, while ensuring winged hub remains tightly connected to adapter. For blood collection using a syringe, remove luer adapter and attach syringe. Dispose of luer adapter in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Holding device using the finger grips, carefully remove needle cover.. Perform venipuncture, observing for blood return in device. Collect blood specimen according to institutional policy.. Once blood collection is complete and the needle is still in the patient s vein, depress retraction trigger indicated by the color-coded arrow ( ).. The needle will automatically retract from the patient s vein into the device. In the event that needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard blood collection set in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not recap contaminated needles.. Dispose of blood collection set and tube holder (or syringe) in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not remove tube holder from blood collection set. For blood collection using a syringe, transfer blood to appropriate specimen container per institutional protocol. Single use only. Reuse of this device may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Do not use if product or package is damaged. Not made with DEHP. Not made with PVC. The VanishPoint blood collection set can be used for blood collection for diagnostic purposes or for short term IV administration, up to hours. The same set should not be used for both procedures. M05 REV. EN, MAR 0 0, 0 Retractable Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

6 I.V. Catheter Select and prepare site using aseptic technique according to institutional policy. Based on patient allergy information, select an antiseptic solution to disinfect the insertion site. Recommended solutions include: % chlorhexidine, 0% providoneiodine, 70% alcohol. Remove needle cover and inspect catheter unit.. Perform venipuncture, observing for blood return. Advance the catheter slightly to assure full catheter entry into the vein.. Holding the flashback chamber stationary, disengage the hub from the introducer needle and advance the catheter into the vein. DO NOT REINSERT THE NEEDLE INTO THE CATHETER AT ANY TIME.. Before withdrawing the introducer needle from the catheter, depress the color coded end of the needle housing to activate the automated retraction of the introducer needle. To activate the retraction mechanism using one hand, stabilize the color coded end of the needle housing against the proximal portion of the palm, while pulling back the housing using the finger grips.. The introducer needle will retract into the housing. In the event that needle retraction mechanism does not activate, discard catheter introducer in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Do not recap contaminated needles. Dispose of the introducer needle in an appropriate sharps container per protocol of institution. Securely connect tubing or adapter to the catheter hub, following the manufacturer s instruction for the device. Secure catheter and dress site per protocol of institution. Single use only. Reuse of this device may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Do not use if product or package is damaged. To prevent exposure to contaminated needle, activate safety mechanism prior to withdrawing needle from catheter. Do not use scissors or sharp implements near I.V. catheters. Never reinsert the introducer needle into the catheter. Clinicians must follow instructions for use and be trained on proper product use. During catheter insertion, maintenance, replacement, and removal, follow current Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Notify physician immediately and follow facility protocols in the event patients exhibit symptoms of infusion-related complications. View from underside of palm M00 REV. EN, AUG 0 005, 0 Retractable Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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