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Comparison of the EZ-Cap Recapper with the Mayo Recapper for the Prevention of Needlesticks
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Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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September 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright Society of Nuclear Medicine Sep 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The purpose of this project was the development of a device that improves the design of our current capping block, the Mayo recapper. The major challenges for design and improvement included creating a device that is simple to use and can be applied throughout our department. We wanted a recapper device that increased safety and minimized the potential for needlesticks. Simplicity was another important factor, along with versatility and low cost. A new recapper, called EZ-Cap, was developed, and a comparison study was conducted to evaluate the pros and cons of the EZ-Cap recapper and the Mayo recapper. Methods: Nuclear medicine technologists (n = 10) in our department used each device when ...
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