Figure 2-13. Distribution of 10,378 reported percutaneous injuries among hospital workers by medical device associated with the injury, 1995-2000.The devices most associated with percutaneous injuries among hospital workers during 1995-2000 were hypodermic needles (29% of injuries), suture needles (17%), winged steel needles (12%), and scalpels (7%). Other hollow-bore needles together accounted for 19% of injuries, glass items for 2%, and other items for 14%.
(Source: CDC [2002b].)
