Characterization of plastic hypodermic needles

Significant potential for plastic hypodermic needles exists as an alternative to current steel needles, especially in developing regions where proper needle disposal is problematic. Needle reuse causes tens of millions of hepatitis and HIV infections each year. Plastic needles may reduce reusabili...

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Main Author: Busillo, Eric
Published: Georgia Institute of Technology 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1853/26584