Health workers the world over face accidental needle-stick injury while caring for patients, putting themselves at risk to bloodborn illnesses including the AIDS virus and Hepatitis. Specifications: * needle is fully shielded before and after use * pre-loaded, button operated design * single-use only, sterilised by gamma irradiation, cannot be reused * high quality, ultra sharp tri-bevel needle, high speed penetration * variety of point configurations and penetration depths to suit most capillary blood requirements * suitable for blood glucose and other in vitro diagnostic tests