Safety Hypodermic Syringe And Needle
Definition:
A sterile, disposable item which consists of a barrel, plunger, plastic luer lock hypodermic safety device on syringe, and is complete with needle. It is designed to prevent needle sticks and guard against infection by HIV and hepatitis. It may be used for a single injection of hypodermic medication.
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