Terumo K-Pack Embrace active safety needle

Terumo Corporation has announced the launch of its K-Pack Embrace active safety needle. The needle is packaged in a rigid cap and case container, designed to facilitate the downstream co-packing processes and protect the needle through the product life cycle until the point of use.

Co-packing a pre-selected injection needle with a drug product and syringe can significantly reduce the risks to the patient, add convenience for the healthcare professional and simultaneously maintain the value proposition of the product for the drug company. Automated co-packing processes require enhanced hard-shell protection of needles for easy handling during co-packing and to maintain needle sterility and performance over the product’s intended shelf life.

The active safety needle is designed specifically for automated co-packing processes with its compact hard-shell case. It is intended for subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous applications and includes Terumo’s T-Sharp technology with integrated needle shield safety features.

Available in either 25 or 16 mm lengths, the 25-gauge needle is compatible with all ISO 80369-7 male connectors and its colour-coded, tamper-evident label includes a 2D barcode that supports automated in-line visual inspection. It is designed to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries with its integrated hinged needle shield, which can be activated with one hand and provides audible, visual and tactile confirmation of engagement.