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Safe Sharps Handling When Dispensing Investigational Products

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Institutional biosafety committees (IBCs) frequently receive questions about the proper methodology for preparing a syringe for transport from a drug room or pharmacy to the clinic where the injection will be administered. Healthcare workers are frequently taught never to recap syringes after use. Needles must not be bent or sheared.

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Thinking About the Box: Considerations for Transport of Investigational Products

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This critical task requires meticulous planning and rigorous procedures to avoid any hazards potentially arising during the journey of an IP from the controlled environment of a pharmacy or preparation room to its destination. And don’t forget to affix a biohazard sticker to the exterior for quick and clear identification.

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Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?

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In the case of IBC review, we’re preventing exposure to biologics such as engineered genetic materials and/or infectious agents. Work surfaces, such as the horizontal surface inside the BSCs, must be disinfected following work or spills involving biohazardous materials. The post Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?