BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has launched the 5 mm BD AutoShield Safety Pen Needle.
The safety-engineered design of these pen needles enables healthcare workers and carers deliver safe, comfortable injections to people with diabetes. The BD AutoShield Safety Pen Needle incorporates a shield that automatically locks after injection to help prevent accidental needlestick injuries. Available in 29G x 5 mm needle size in the UK, they are claimed to be the only safety-engineered pen needles compatible with all brands of pens for diabetes treatment. Shorter needles are proven to be as effective as longer needles for patients of all body types, as well as offering a less intimidating and less painful injection experience, while reducing the risk of intramuscular injections.
