Vendor Resource Library
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Unifine Pentip Plus
SafeControl
The attached white paper (“Advancing Insulin Delivery with Active Safety Pen Needles”) compares passive and active safety pen needles (SPNs) for insulin delivery in diabetes management, highlighting the challenges of passive SPNs, such as under-dosing and insulin pooling, which can lead to poor patient outcomes like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Active SPNs, requiring user activation of the safety mechanism, offer improved dosing accuracy, ease of use, and safety, reducing medication errors and the risk of DKA. The article supports the transition to active SPNs (Unifine SafeControl) to improve patient outcomes, streamline training, and reduce healthcare costs.
The white paper is based on research, case studies and safety advisories from several sources:
- Yu CH. Safety technology: a hidden cause of diabetic ketoacidosis. CMAJ. 2012;184(5):557-558. DOI:10.1503/cmaj.111624. (view article)
- National Association of Medical Device Educators and Trainers (NAMDET). Insulin Pen Safety Needles: Patient Safety Update. NAMDET Journal. 2023;6(2):30-33. (view article)
- Frankish B, Amplo K, Townsend R, et al. Exploring the use of passive vs. active safety pen needle devices in a pediatric population: A feasibility study. American Journal of Nursing. 2025;125(1):22-28. (view article)
Currently, Unifine SafeControl offers the only active SPN alternative in the market, designed to deliver greater reassurance of dose delivery. This product is immediately available through all major wholesalers and most regional distributors.
