The FDA, CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and OSHA has recommended healthcare professionals to use blunt-tip suture needles as an alternative to standard suture needles when suturing fascia and muscle to decrease the risk of needlestick injury.
Read the full report in Becker's Hospital Review on prevention of needlestick injuries.
Read the full report in Becker's Hospital Review on prevention of needlestick injuries.