Owen Mumford launches Unistik Heelstik range
Oxfordshire-based Owen Mumford, the healthcare company that designs products for a number of health conditions, has launched Unistik Heelstik, a neonatal and paediatric capillary blood sampling range for babies.
The product is aimed at both newborns and older babies and consists of consists of four blood sampling devices, each designed for a specific development stage. Unistik Heelstik Toddler, Full Term, Preemie, and Micro Preemie will provide effective capillary blood sampling for each of these phases.
These Unistik Heelstik devices are designed specifically to overcome challenges of both discomfort and sample size that are often encountered when treating infants.
A spokesperson for Owen Mumford outlined the products design: ''A clearly visible alignment arrow allows for precise lancet positioning to ensure a quick and optimal procedure.
''Manual activation enables the user to discharge the device with confidence to obtain the right sample first time.''
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Unistik Heelstik devices are designed to reach only the superficial blood vessels, without penetrating deep enough to reach dermal pain fibres.
The devices are compliant with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines for penetration depth and use a sterilised motion blade, rather than a puncture, with penetration depths of 0.65mm for very small preterm babies, 0.85mm for preterm, 1mm for full term babies and 1.5mm for older babies, up to toddlers.
Adam Mumford, Director of Medical Devices at Owen Mumford, said: “Owen Mumford is a leader in capillary blood sampling devices and understands the need for a wider choice of devices for neonatal and paediatric medical care that can ensure effective and safe procedures for both the healthcare professional (HCP) and patient.
''The Unistik Heelstik range provides HCPs with four devices for safe and efficient capillary blood sampling covering four developmental stages – each having their own set of unique parameters to help reduce risk of discomfort and guarantee effective procedure.”
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