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Vacutainer needle reuse

2020-08-08 12:15:52
Is it possible to reuse a vacutainer needle by mistake, or the residual blood from previous patient clots in needle and makes it not possible. How much time it takes.
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Answered2020-08-08 14:38:51

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Question not clear but you don’t hav to use needles of others Now a days single use needle are available

Answered2020-08-08 12:21:39

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