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Dispensing
The veterinary profession use
hundreds of thousands of ampoules
annually. Breakages, cuts and
contamination of content have
always been a safety concern.
Ampoule Injuries Statistics
W Opening Glass Ampoules was the
most frequently reported cause
of sharps injuries.1
X A study of 1162 nurses found that
33% of all nurses were injured
from opening glass ampoules.2
W 54% of incidents to anaesthesia
personnel were caused by glass
ampoules.3
Advantages of using Snapit
W Easy to use
X Compatible with common
ampoule sizes
X Reduced sharps injuries
W An effortless open every time
dueto extended lever action
X Cleanest possible open
without scoring
X Reusable and Washable
X No double handling
X No stress on wrist when
snapping off ampoule top
Technical specification
Precision milled anodised aluminium
construction designed to last -
one flat side to prevent rolling off
counters
Regular Size:
Ampoule size: 1-2ml, 5-10ml, 10-15ml
(common sizes)*
Large Size:
Ampoule size: 5-10ml, 10-15ml,
20-25ml (large)*
*Compatibility depends on the ampoule's
geometry and the diameter of the ampoule
lid. Ampoules of the same size can have
a different geometry and ampoule lid
diameter. The ampoule size in mls are only
used as a guideline.
References:
1Smith D.R, Smyth W.Leggat P.A and
Wang, R.S. (2005)."Needlestick and sharps
injuries among nursing students."Journal of
advanced Nursing 51(5), Pg 449-455.
2Smith, D.R., M. Mihashi, et al.
(2006)."Epidemiology of needlestick and
sharps injuries among nurses in a Japanese
teaching hospital."J Hosp Infect.
3Pulnitiporn, A., W. Chau-in, et al. (2005)."The
Thai Aneshesia Incidents Study (THAI Study)
of aneshesia personnel hazard."J Med Assoc
Thai88 Suppl 7: S141-4.
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Code Description Price
QSF011 Regular £33.65*
QSF012 Large £35.95*
QSF013 Combo (Save £5) £59.95*
The 'Green' Carrier Bag
...OK it's Blue!
Environmental Friendly
Carrier Bag
W 100% Biodegradable Bag Made
From Bio-Thene
W Bio-Thene Starts Breaking Down
on Exposure to Sunlight and heat
W Size: 310 x 406mm with
reinforced handles
W Great paw print design
Dispensing Bags
Dispensing Bags
Code Description Price
BAGS2 Sml x 1000
(100W x 250L x 150mm)
£29.95
BAGM2 Med x 1000
(100W x 305L X 150mm) £33.95
BAGL2 Large x 1000
(150W x 315L x 215mm)
£39.95
Dispensing Bags
Code Description Price
VDB5-GR Lrg Green 7 x 11 x 16" £55.95
VDB4-GR Med Green
6 x 8.5 x 11"
£38.95
VDB3-GR Sml Green 5 x 9" £35.95
VDB5-BL Lrg Blue 7 x 11 x 16" £55.95
VDB4-BL Med Blue 6 x 8.5 x 11" £38.95
VDB3-BL Sml Blue 5 x 9" £35.95
Green Carrier Bag
Code Description Price
BAGB1 Vet Paw Bag Plastic
100% Bio Degradable
(310x406mm) *100
£26.95
Plain White Carrier Bags
Code Description Price
CAR008 Carrier Bags
Plain White 1x100
(470x310mm)
£5.10
Mini Grip Bags
Mini Grip Bags
Code Description Price
MGB01 102 x 140mm*1000 £7.35
MGB02 114 x 114mm*1000 £7.35
MGB03 127 x 190mm*1000 £13.12
MGB04 140 x 140mm*1000 £9.92
MGB05 152 x 229mm*1000 £18.02
MGB06 203 x 279mm*1000 £28.53
MGB07 229 x 279mm*1000 £36.26
MGB08 279 x 406mm*1000 £52.68
MGB09 76 x 83mm*1000 £4.11
MGB10 89 x 114mm*1000 £5.69