Injuries due to contaminated venipuncture devices are still prime cause in the accident statistics at hospitals. They are a significant source of danger for many occupied in the healthcare sector. Currently there are 30 known pathogens that can be transmitted via blood. The biggest cause of danger are of course HBV, HCV and HIV.

The consequences of an infection can have a drastic effect on the professional and personal situation of the affected person and their family, socially and financially. This is a heavy burden that both those affected and the insurance companies should not have to carry. Prevention is the best protection.