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FDA OKs device that can prevent needlestick injuries

Smiths Medical has received FDA clearance for its ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter, a device that can help prevent needlestick injuries and transmission of blood-borne infections. The device features a tiny valve that blocks the backflow of blood from a patient's vein after the first puncture.

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