title: Capping device for sharp instruments.
abstract: Accidental needle puncture of the skin carries the risk of transmitting infection. Accidental needle-stick injuries comprise one third of work-related accidents. A capping device was devised to protect medical personnel during handling of sharp instruments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Mansour
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments