摘要 |
<p>A device for rendering a hypodermic needle safe for handling and disposal after use comprises a sheet or strip (2) of stiff material having a layer (4) of self-adhesive material on one face covered by a removable backing sheet (5), the sheet (2) of stiff material being provided with a crease line (6) about which the sheet can readily be folded, after removal of the backing sheet (5), to sandwich and retain at least the contaminated end of a hypodermic needle between two portions (1a, 1b) of the sheet which are brought together and caused to adhere to each other as a result of the adhesive layer (4). A hole or mark may be positioned midway along the crease line to indicate where the needle should be pushed through the device. <IMAGE></p> |