B. Braun and Premier Sign for Safety:.Companies Renew Agreement for Introcan Safety([R]) IV Catheter Needle-Stick Injury Prevention with Passive Safety Device A Passive safety device for vehicles is a safety belt with at least one upper end braced with the shoulder of the vehicle passenger. This upper end of the safety belt is able to be connected by a manually-operable belt lock equipped with a shackle. BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- In a move to increase healthcare worker safety, B. Braun Medical Inc. recently announced Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, the healthcare purchasing unit of Premier, Inc., has renewed its agreement for B. Braun's line of safety IV catheters. B. Braun's Introcan Safety([R]) IV Catheters are designed with passive-safety features that automatically activate to help minimize accidental needle-stick injury. The three-year contract went into effect on October 1, 2007 and will complement Premier's existing five-year agreement encompassing all major B. Braun safe solutions. "From the industry's first full line of DEHP/PVC-free products to passive safety IV catheters, B. Braun has remained on the forefront of delivering quality products to market that enhance safety, efficiency and are cost-effective," said Caroll H. Neubauer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, B. Braun. "The fact that the largest healthcare alliance in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is renewing its agreement for our Introcan Safety[R] IV Catheters is sound testament that our product offering is making an impact with our customers, helping them improve care and achieve safer environments for both workers and patients." Between 600,000 and 800,000 accidental needles stick injuries occur each year.1 Carrying a high potential for blood-borne infection, needle-stick injuries result in more than three dozen new cases of HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. , 2,000 cases of Hepatitis C Hepatitis C Definition Hepatitis C is a form of liver inflammation that causes primarily a long-lasting (chronic) disease. Acute (newly developed) hepatitis C is rarely observed as the early disease is generally quite mild. and 400 cases of Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Definition Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the most common chronic among U.S. workers each year.2 The Center for Disease Control (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) estimates 62 to 88 percent of sharp injuries could potentially be prevented by the use of safer medical devices.3 The passive Introcan Safety IV Catheter is designed to minimize accidental needle-sticks without requiring user activation - less stress, less injuries. A stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. clip shields the needle tip. This passive design eliminates the risk of inadvertent activation while offering a short learning curve with minimal in-service training. Along with Introcan Safety[R] IV Catheters, Premier members will have access to B. Braun's award-winning, safety-engineered infusion products including the Outlook[TM] Safety Infusion System, ULTRASITE([R] )Needle-Free IV System, Excel([R] )PVC-Free/DEHP-Free IV Containers, and DUPLEX([R] )Drug Delivery System. About Premier, 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is given by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. Through the actions of the National Productivity Advisory Committee chaired by Jack Grayson, it was established by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality recipient Serving 1,700 hospitals and more than 47,000 other healthcare sites, Premier Inc. is the largest healthcare alliance in the United States dedicated to improving patient outcomes while safely reducing the cost of care. Owned by not-for-profit hospitals, Premier operates the nation's largest healthcare purchasing network, the most comprehensive repository of hospital clinical and financial information and one of the largest policy-holder owned, hospital professional liability risk-retention groups in healthcare. Headquartered in San Diego, Premier has offices in Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia, and Washington. For more information, visit www.premierinc.com. About B. Braun B. Braun is the recipient of the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Medical Technology Global Excellence Award for its excellence in helping healthcare providers improve the lives of their patients. B. Braun Smart Pumps have achieved "Category Leader" in the KLAS KLAS Keystone Library Automation System Top 20 Mid-Year Report Card for Smart Pump Technology, 2007. Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unparalleled store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance working processes in hospitals, alternate care settings and medical practices--increasing safety for patients, doctors and nurses. Its 34,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility. Through its "Sharing Expertise[R]" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. For more information about B. Braun or its safety healthcare products, call 800-854-6851, email us at inquiry@bbraun.com or visit B. Braun at www.bbraunusa.com. 1 Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings, NIOSH NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, see there NIOSH Recommendations for Safety & Health Standards Agent NIOSH REL*/OSHA PEL† Health effects Alert, 11/1999 2 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act 3 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. agency established (1970) in the Dept. of Labor (see Labor, United States Department of) to develop and enforce regulations for the safety and health of workers in businesses that are engaged in interstate (OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. ) |
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