Needles Usually Associated With Needlestick Injuries

Health care workers use many types of needles and other sharp devices to provide patient care. However, data from hospitals show only a few types of needles and other sharp devices are associated with the majority of injuries. Needles often associated with needlestick injuries include:

• hypodermic needles
• blood collection needles
• suture needles
• needles used in IV delivery systems