How does Mono vial Safety Guard system work?

The Mono-Vial Safety Guard System helps to reduce needle-stick injuries and prevents cross-contamination of medicinal products or vaccines.**

Here's how it works:

1. The Mono-Vial Safety Guard System consists of a vial adapter and a safety shield

a) Vial adapter: It is a small, plastic device that fits over the top of a standard glass vial.

b) Safety Shield: It is a clear, plastic shield placed over the vial adapter, completely covering the vial and the needle insertion site.

2. To use the Mono-Vial Safety Guard System, the healthcare provider performs the following steps:

a) Attach the Vial adapter:

- Select the appropriate size vial adapter for the vial being accessed

- Remove the tamper-evident seal from the vial adapter and place the vial adapter over the vial's top

- Tighten the vial adapter to secure it in place.

b) Insert the needle:

- Insert the needle of a syringe through the rubber septum of the vial and into the vial.

- The safety shield prevents direct contact between the needle and the healthcare provider's finger or hand.

3. Retraction of the needle:

- Once the desired dose has been withdrawn or injected into the vial, the healthcare provider retracts the needle

- As the needle is withdrawn, the safety shield automatically activates and covers the needle tip, preventing any potential needle stick injuries.

4. Disengaging the vial adapter:

- After the needle has been safely retracted, the vial adapter can be disengaged from the vial by simply turning and lifting

5. Dispose of vial adapter and safety shield:

- The used vial adapter and safety shield should be disposed of appropriately according to local waste management guidelines and policies for sharps waste.

The Mono-Vial Safety Guard system aims to provide an additional layer of safety during the preparation and administration of injectable medications, helping to protect both healthcare professionals and patients from needle-stick injuries and cross-contamination risks.