BD, a manufacturer of instrument systems, has launched its AutoShield Duo to protect healthcare workers from blood exposure and needlestick injuries.
The AutoShield Duo features a 5mm safety-engineered pen needle and after its usage the safety mechanisms automatically gets activated and is protected via its front and back-end needle protection.
BD AutoShield Duo is compatible with all insulin pens.
BD Medical Diabetes Care Global Medical Affairs VP Laurence Hirsch said BD AutoShield Duo eliminates front and back-end needle exposure after use automatically and ensures effective and reliable delivery of insulin and other subcutaneous medications where they are intended.