MiniLoc™ Safety Infusion Set Overview

MiniLoc^™ Safety Infusion Set incorporates a Huber type needle into an integral safety needle device.  Huber needles are used to access surgically implanted, subcutaneous vascular access ports on a repeated basis.  As such, they are hollow-bore and potentially blood-contaminated at the time of removal, with a significant need for an effective safety solution.  An estimated 47%¹ of accidental needlestick injuries from Huber needles are due to the "rebound effect," which occurs during needle withdrawal from the implanted port.

MiniLoc^™ features a robust shield that is deployed as the needle is withdrawn from the port, effectively reducing the risk of accidental needlesticks, including rebound injuries.  MiniLoc^™’’s safety mechanism is easy-to-use and conforms to common user technique.

Although MiniLoc^™ is a safety Huber needle, it is remarkably small.  Its ultra-low profile and small footprint make it easy to dress.  This is a significant feature in the Huber needle market; which has been plagued by large, unwieldy safety devices.  The tubing has an enhanced downward angle at the back of the device, which also helps maintain dressing integrity.

A specially lubricated needle significantly reduces penetration and access forces. MiniLoc^™’s non-coring Huber type needle minimizes damage to the port septum caused by normal use.  Furthermore, a needle forward design facilitates dual lumen port access.

MiniLoc™ Safety Infusion Set is distributed under the SHPI label by Cardinal Health, Medical Specialties Distributors, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc., and Physician Sales and Service, Inc. (“PSS”), leading distributors with a strong presence in the oncology, chronic hematology and long-term intravenous nutritionals markets. Bard Access Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc., and Exel International market this product on a private label basis.. MiniLoc™ Safety Infusion Set competes in the estimated $60 million U.S. Huber needle market.

For a complete features and benefits list, see the MiniLoc Product Literature (PDF 254KB).

Other Resources:

• MiniLoc Instructions for Use (PDF 852KB)

• MiniLoc Inservice Presentation (Quicktime Streaming Movie)

• MiniLoc Skills Verification Form (PDF 22KB)

• MiniLoc Evaluation Form (PDF 31KB)

• Request a MiniLoc Safety Infusion Set Resource CD-ROM

1. Janine Jagger, Jane Perry, Avoiding rebound injuries from Huber needles, Nursing, April 01 1999.