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Terumo announces global commercial launch of K-Pack Embrace™ Active Safety Needle (opens in a new tab)
news-medical.net · 2026-10-06
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Terumo announces global commercial launch of K-Pack Embrace™ Active Safety Needle
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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedTerumo Corporation announced the global commercial launch of its K-Pack Embrace active safety needle.View evidenceHide evidence
As statedglobal commercial launch
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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedThe needle is packaged in a rigid cap and case container designed to facilitate downstream co-packing processes and protect the needle through the product life cycle until point of use.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedTerumo says co-packing a pre-selected injection needle with a drug product and syringe can significantly reduce risks to the patient, add convenience for healthcare professionals, and maintain value for drug companies.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe K-Pack Embrace is intended for subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous applications and includes Terumo's T-Sharp technology with integrated needle shield safety features.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedTerumo says the active safety needle reduces the risk of needlestick injuries with an integrated hinged needle shield that can be activated with one hand and provides audible, visual, and tactile confirmation of engagement.View evidenceHide evidence
As statedreduces the risk
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PubMed, Crossref, Europe PMC · 15 candidate papers
Nurse-led design and evaluation of a retractable safety needle for injection safety.
The Journal of Hospital Infection · 2025 · PubMed
Update on Needlestick and Sharps Injuries
AJN, American Journal of Nursing · 2004 · Crossref
An international simulated-use study to assess nurses' preferences between two lanreotide syringes for patients with neuroendocrine tumours or acromegaly (PRESTO 3).
2024 · Europe PMC
Safe and effective use of a passive safety needle by healthcare professionals in a simulated environment, including perceptions and preferences.
Expert Review of Medical Devices · 2023 · PubMed
Impact of safety needle devices on occupationally acquired needlestick injuries: a four-year prospective study
Journal of Hospital Infection · 2006 · Crossref
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