Health workers the world over face accidental needle-stick injury while caring for patients, putting themselves at risk to blodborn illnesses includint the AIDS virus and Hepatitis. Specifications: * needle is fully shielded before and after use * pre-loaded, pressure activated design * high quality, ultra sharp tri-bevel needle or bi-bevel blade, high speed penetration * variety of point of configurations and penetration depths to suit most capillary blood requirements * suitable for blood glucose and other in vitro diagnostic tests