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Tuesday February 26, 7:45 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Univec, Inc.
UNIVEC Receives FDA 510-k- Clearance for Its New Smaller Immunization Safety Syringe
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 26, 2002-- Farmingdale-based Univec, Inc., (OTCBB:UNVC - news) a leading manufacturer of patented auto-disable and safety syringes, and other medical devices, today announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its new safety syringe designed for 0.5cc immunizations such as Flu and Pneumonia.
The 1cc Univec Immunization Safety Syringes are available with 23-gauge, l-inch needles. The syringes are faster and easier to fill and take up less space than other immunization syringes. The Univec patented sliding sheath mechanism complies with OSHA regulations by engaging with only one hand to effectively reduce the risk of accidental needle sticks.
According to Dr. David L. Dalton, Univec's President and CEO, the Univec Immunization Safety Syringe was specifically designed to facilitate delivery of vaccines. ``We believe all vaccine delivery in the U.S. should comply with the U.S. Needle Stick Law and OSHA requirements to protect patients and healthcare workers, and the New Univec Immunization Safety Syringe does that.''
Leading health experts have documented that traditional disposable syringes are the leading cause for the spread of blood-borne pathogens such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. The World Health Organization and UNICEF have now banned use of traditional disposable syringes for all vaccine programs.
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