an example of a recent development, which has already won an award by finat, the international label manufacturers association. needletrap system. the syringe label with an integrated needle protection functionality helps to close one of the major safety gaps in daytoday healthcare practice. according to expert estimates, approximately 500,000 accidental needlestick injuries occur just in germany every year. such injuries harbor the risk of infection with hepatitis or hiv, for example. however, as conventional needle protection systems are comparatively costly, they are generally used only for special pharmaceuticals. therefore, schreiner medipharm has developed needletrap as a costeffective alternative, which helps to protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries. the selfadhesive, special label can be applied to the syringes on conventional labeling lines. changes to packaging or the labeling process are not required. the needletrap system has a safety mechanism allowing the needle to be secured after it has been contaminated with blood. needletrap meets the stringent requirements of the u.s. food and drug administration fda and has been awarded 510k certification. the simplicity and ingeniousness of the solution benefits both, pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare workers.  further information contact info@packagingconnections.com
