Reusing a needle to inject illegal drugs carries a high risk of catching a serious blood-borne infection. To avoid the risk of an infection, needles should never be reused or shared.

Infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be carried on used needles, which can be passed on to other people if not properly disposed of. How do I obtain a sharps bin? You may be able to return your sharps bin to your GP surgery or chemist, with some free collection services run. Needle retainment: After the device clips the needle from the insulin syringe, the clipper automatically and safely retains the needle. The BD Safe Clip is essential for anyone who uses insulin syringes or pen needles, as it provides a simple and effective solution for safe needle disposal. Simply clip the needle onto the device and slide it into the storage compartment, where it will be securely stored until you’re ready to dispose of it.If you’re looking for a safe and easy way to remove insulin syringe needles and pen needles, then the BD Safe Clip Needle Clipping And Storage Device is perfect for you. This handy little device enables you to safely clip the needles, retaining them within the clipper, so you can dispose of them without any risk of accidental injury.

If you have a medical condition, such as diabetes, and use needles at home, your local council may be responsible for collecting your full sharps bin. The BD Safe Clip is made from high-quality materials and is designed. Benefits of BD Safe-Clip Device:You should store your sharps bin in a safe place inside your home and keep all sharps out of reach of children at all times. Sharps bins are necessary for people with diabetes who use sharp materials – putting used needles in household waste bins, or other general refuse bins – can result in injury to others.

Clippers are available for free on prescription if you're exempt from charges – for example, if you have diabetes. Using your sharps bin Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it's not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children. Disposing of your full sharps binYou should not fill your sharps bin above the full line, nor force sharps into a full bin by trying to push them down further and risk hurting yourself. If you have diabetes, you can ask your local council to collect your sharps bin, although some may charge a fee for providing this service. Using a needle clipper A sharps bin is a container that can be filled with used medical needles and all categories of sharps waste, before being disposed of safely.