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The dental metallic cartridge syringe was introduced into
dentistry in 1921 and is still used by most dentists. Between
6 and 10 million injections are performed every day.
The use of non-disposable syringes means that needles must
be re-sheathed in order for the syringes to be dismantled
and the appropriate parts autoclaved. It is during re-sheathing
and disposal of the needles that the majority of needle stick
injuries occur, especially when done frequently in an environment
with trainees and students.
The injuries occur at a time when the syringes are most likely
to be contaminated, having been in the patient’s mouth.
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RECAPPING
A NEEDLE
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RISK OF NEEDLE STICK
INJURY
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RISK OF CONTAMINATION
(Blood borne viruses
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Dentists, on average, sustain 3 injuries a year and 32-33%
of them are related to needles. Although each needle stick
injury is not contaminant, staff who have acquired a needle
stick injury from a patient at high risk of, or known to be,
HIV positive face at least a three month period of uncertainty
about their status which can lead to considerable anxiety
and distress, without considering the cost and the unpleasant
toxic side effects of a likely preventive treatment. *
*Excerpt of a study published in the British
Dental Journal, volume 190 (2001), pages 99-92.
Our aim is to prevent this risk and avoid as many needle
stick injuries as possible. That is why we engineered a sterile,
disposable, safety injection system: SOFICONCEPT.
Features and Benefits
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Protects the Practitioner
and DSA from risks of cross contamination
and needle-stick injuries.
Security for the
patient thanks to
an active and passive aspirating system.
Security in case
of bursting of the anaesthetic cartridge.
Aspiration is clearly visible.
Fitted with XL
needles, SOFICONCEPT offers better patient
and practitioner comfort due to a smooth,
reduced pressure delivery.
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Download
the literature
Our Range
SOFICONCEPT is available in different diameters and lengths.
Download
the table of sizes
How to use
Download
the instructions for use
See
the video demo
Real format / Download the Real
Player
IMPORTANT :
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Using SOFICONCEPT
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No need to recap the needle during cartridge
reloading
and during safe disposal
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Reducing to 0 the risk of needle-stick injury
due to bad manipulation
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Accessories
The SOFICONCEPT system comes with a polycarbonate black ring
handle that lasts for a minimum of one hundred autoclave cycles.
3 other metal handles designed to work exclusively with SOFICONCEPT
are available to the dentist :
Download
the literature of handles
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