QD
Syringe
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"Multi-Purpose Reconstitution Syringe"
AnestaWeb, Inc. Medical Division - 2011
QD
Syringe is used in Customized Procedure Kits for the Emergency and Health Care industries where bedside medication reconstitution is necessary.
UNICEF ::: Syringes for Reconstitution of Lyophilized Medications
UNICEF also supplies syringes for reconstitution of vaccines to avoid the risk of re-use which in turn represents a risk for contamination. These type of syringes are called re-use prevention featured (RUP) syringes and have been pre-qualified by WHO. To avoid the risk of contamination during the reconstitution process, UNICEF will start phasing out regular disposable reconstitution syringes and replacing them with RUP syringes. In the initial stage, UNICEF will offer RUP syringes as an option to countries with the objective to exclusively provide RUP re-constitution syringes by the end of 2010.
In an increasingly global market a rising number of manufacturers are turning to lyophilisation to improve the stability of products during shipping.
However, since lyophilisation is dependant on a diluent for reconstitution, the need to prevent the two components mixing ahead of their use is critical. This need, coupled with growing market demand for pre-filled syringes, is the market the QD Syringe is targeting.
Reuse Prevention Syringes for Reconstitution of Lyophilized Vaccines: Operational Study and UNICEF Plans for Expanding Introduction : Jessica A Fleming, Edward John Hoekstra, Vanda Moniaga, Anton Widjaya, Jane Soepardi, Nyoman Supartha, Annika Salovaara, Selma Khamassi, Carib Nelson
Abstract:
Since the 1990s, the United Nation’s Children’s Fund has encouraged injection safety for immunizations through bundling vaccines with appropriate amounts of supporting equipment and by supplying autodisable (AD) syringes for injections. However, poor vaccine reconstitution practices continue to be reported worldwide.
By 2009, UNICEF will begin to phase out the distribution of standard disposable syringes for vaccine reconstitution and replace them with reuse prevention (RUP) syringes, with a full transition expected by the end of 2010. A field evaluation in Indonesia was conducted to identify introduction requirements, issues with healthcare worker training and acceptance, and RUP syringe performance and safety. Managers and health workers felt that RUP syringes improved injection safety and fit easily into country logistical systems. Healthcare workers felt they were intuitive to use, but recommended special training. The integration of RUP reconstitution syringes by UNICEF could increase injection safety by preventing the reuse of syringes and reducing vaccine contamination. Key words: Injection safety, reuse prevention syringe, reconstitution syringe, autodisable syringe, AD syringe, vaccine reconstitution, immunization programs, developing countries, Indonesia.
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