Testimonials
Qlicksmart Flask - Single-Handed Scalpel Blade Remover
Ann Todkill |
Several years ago now, I was in fear of potentially sustaining an injury and subsequent blood borne infection from manually removing contaminated scalpel blades, using an old pair of rejected, theatre artery forceps. My continual complaining ("whinging") about the risks associated with such an inadequate practice, prompted my colleague, Dr Neville Henry to devise a rather crude but effective blade removing device. I was delighted, but he wasn't, insisting that he could improve it, making it more user friendly and safer. This was the birth of the Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Remover we know and confidently use today. I am extremely proud and honoured to have played a small part (albeit as a whinger), in the development of such a reliable, cost effective tool and I know, that once they are implemented into surgical areas, they will provide added protection to my fellow health care workers for years to come. "There had to be a better way & Qlicksmart is the better way." Ann Todkill |
Dr Daryl Wall |
To Whom It May Concern RE: Qlicksmart Flask It has been my great joy to have the privilege of observing Dr Neville Henry and Dr Michael Sinnott recognise the need for a safe scalpel blade detacher and then convert the need to an idea; the idea to a tool; the tool to a practice unit for all hospital staff to use easily and then these remarkable men ensured that their safety invention was made available to the world at low cost to the user. The Flask is now widely available in Emergency Departments, theatres and wards at public hospitals throughout Australia. My staff and I feel it easy to identify use and process. The equipment confirms completely to national standards of manufacture and service. The nursing and medical staff are immensely safer with the Qlicksmart Flask available. It sets new standards for safety, manufacture, durability and ease of use. Daryl Wall |
Julie Finucane |
To whom it may concern re Qlicksmart Since the product was first shown to me several years ago, I have utilised the Qlicksmart Flask within the Emergency Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. I have been nursing for thirty years, and over that time, have reported on incidents related to the removal of blades from surgical handles. It is unfortunate that the apparatus was not developed many years previous, as it would have had the effect of a significant reduction in incidents related to blade removal. There have been no incidents reported to me related to removal of blades from surgical handles since the Qlicksmart Flask has been in use here. Staff indicate they feel safe using the Qlicksmart Flask, as it is easy to use, and indicates the capacity level, prior to it becoming full. The cost to the department is minimal, and is in fact very cheap especially in the light of what it saves in the cost of any potential staff injury in this area. The small cost represents large piece of mind. I have recently returned from Banda Aceh in Indonesia and took two Qlicksmart apparatus with me as part of the stores in the health aid response post the Tsunami. Sharps were a significant problem in the region, and it was good to have the apparatus there. The apparatus remained there when I returned to Australia. Yours sincerely Julie Finucane OAM - Order of Australia medal 10 March 2005 |
Dawna Jennings |
Our techs in the OR loved the product! I think it is great from a safety point of view. Thank you - we are mounting two in every OR. We are getting them through our distributor - Cardinal Health. Talked to our rep today and mentioned your name and Myco Medical :) Sincerely - Dawna Jennings, RN |
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John Kapeleris |
Testimonial for Qlicksmart scalpel blades From John Kapeleris "The scalpel blade industry is undergoing significant change. Scalpel blades are ubiquitous in hospitals and surgeries, but they present a danger to staff. With an increasing number of sharps and needle-stick injuries, medicos are now demanding scalpels with safety mechanisms. The problem with existing safety scalpels is that they don't feel like "real scalpels"--they differ in terms of feel, weight and overall use. Because of this many surgeons are continuing to use conventional scalpels and scalpel blades, despite the risk of injury. Qlicksmart’s safe scalpel removal system means that surgeons can continue to use conventional scalpels and scalpel blades without compromising their safety. The potential market for a safety scalpel technology is significant. The U.S. consumes around 130 million scalpel blades each year. Australia consumes around 9 million. Last year, there were approximately 600,000 to 800,000 sharps and needle-stick injuries in U.S. hospitals, which led to 1,400 HIV and Hepatitis infections. Apart from the emotional and psychological trauma for the people injured, each injury costs the US economy in excess of $500 in terms of lost work hours, reporting procedures and potential litigation. The Australian Institute for Commercialisation’s (AIC) Market Research Service has provided Qlicksmart with valuable market intelligence to pursue its innovative scalpel blade removal technology. The AIC’s Market Research report examined the global industry and identified key issues and trends, major competitors and the technology’s growth potential. It also included recommendations for overcoming several key barriers to taking the new scalpel blade technology to market." |
Yvonne Stein |
Qlicksmart was introduced into our hospital 5 years ago and I would like to take this opportunity to applaud this innovation. My staff have enjoyed using this product. This device has brought peace of mind to myself and my staff in regards to the prevention of injuries. Thank you, Yvonne Stein, R.N., CNOR |
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Jamie Streheck |
To whom it may concern: We have been using the Qlicksmart in our facilities. It is an extremely simple, easy to use device. The nursing staff in the hospital thoroughly enjoy using this product. Getting surgeons to change to safety scalpels have been almost impossible, so this is a very good alternative. I suggest you become associated with a GPO and start mass marketing. I think this would be the perfect product for MD clinics and offices in addition to ORs. I thank you for introducing us to this product. Regards, Jamie Streheck |
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Renne Thomas |
Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Remover - User Testimonial This product is the most amazing product that I have laid my hands on, as far as safety goes!! It is so simple to use!! I would like to say thank you to Adam for lending this to me to try. Thanks Adam!! :) Renne Thomas |
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Sharon Williamson |
Finally after 23 years of Dental assisting, there is a safe way to remove blades. It is very easy to use and convenient to use. I wish I had invented it! Sharon Williamson Product Evaluation: - Comments: Wonderful product, easy to use and a relief to have something safe to remove blades. What did you like about the product: Safety and ease. (original letter was sent to Myco Medical) |
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Charmain Byers |
I choose to protect my staff, by minimising the risk of unnecessary scalpel blade injuries and potential contamination from blood borne diseases by utilising Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Removal Devices in all my Surgical Procedure Rooms. They are cost effective, safe devices, that are very user friendly and readily procurable through the central stores of Queensland Health. I am happy to endorse this product and believe they should be mandatory devices in all surgical units using removable scalpel blades. Charmain Byers |
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David Green |
The Flask is a dependable sharps bin for use in minor operating theatres as in Emergency Department Fast Track and acute areas. It is easy to use and very practical. Since we have introduced this we have had no sharps injuries from blade removal. It is easy to train staff in and once used once the Resident Medical Officers and Nursing staff have immediate competency in this equipment. I feel that it is a good strategy for risk reduction in the Emergency Department and I endorse this product that makes life safer in high risk areas such as Emergency Medicine. David Green |
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Mr Ng Teck Hin Senior Manager Singapore |
"We found the quicksmart scalpel blade remover device to be very useful especially for training workshops where we can go from workstation to workstation to remove the blades so that they are not placed on the table top. It was also used in the animal operating theatre where scalpel blades are removed after surgery. It is an impressive device." |
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Mr Bernard Tan |
"A very versatile and user-friendly device. Environmentally friendly as it eliminates the haphazard disposal of sharps. One hand operation is its unique feature seldom found in similar scalpel removal devices. A good innovative device." |
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Jay L. Cohen M.D. |
I'm thrilled with the Qlicksmart! It's easy to use and very safe; helps us avoid injury. I highly recommend it t anyone who uses surgical blades in their practice. Jay L. Cohen M.D. |
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Ben Mifsud |
I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the Qlicksmart Blade Removal System. The Podiatry staff and I at Canterbury Hospital have been trying the system for some weeks now and have found that this product is an excellent system at present for removal scalpel blades from their handles. We have found the system to be user friendly in that its operation in blade removal is easy and safe. A bonus of the system is that it is portable, in that we take the container along on our domiciliary visits making sharps disposal and transportation very safe. At present we undertake undergraduate Podiatry student training at the clinic and encourage students to use the system. I have also introduced the system to all Podiatry clinics across Central Sydney Area Health Service, and from a Directors view, see this as an important matte for the occupation health and safety of staff. I congratulate you and company on an excellent product, I also wish to thank Keryn Vilo who paid a visit to us recently and was able to enlighten the staff on the use of the system. Regards Ben Mifsud |
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Lisa Erzetich |
The Wesley Breast Clinic is a multidisciplinary facility set up to promote the early diagnosis of breast cancer and to provide a service for the whole spectrum of breast diseases. We currently see approximately 25,000 patients per year and perform approximately 600 core biopsies per year either under stereotactic or ultrasound guidance. These procedures require a small incision to be made into the breast tissue to allow entrance of either the core biopsy or mammotome needle. For some years now we have been using the Qlicksmart device as a safe and effective means of scalpel bladed disposal. I am unaware of any staff incidents relating to the use of scalpel blades since the introduction of the Qlicksmart device. I would be happy to recommend its use. |
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Eric D Challgren. M.D |
To whom it may concern: Re. Qlicksmart Product The Dermatology/Skin Cancer Center, PA had the opportunity to sample and try the Qlicksmart product for blade removal. We had very good success with this product with no difficulty with use. The ease of this product is wonderful and very efficient. Safety with this is exceptional and removes the blade without having to do any actual blade handling with any type of blade removers. The nursing staff thoroughly enjoyed the product and wanted these placed in every room for case of scalpel removal. We highly recommend considering using this product for physicians who use routine scalpel blade on scalpel handles. The ease and safety profile of this is excellent. Sincerely, Eric D Challgren. M.D |
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Mark Kosinski DPM |
“..thanks to whoever invented the Qlicksmart system. Sheer genius.” The Foot Clinics of New York is the training arm of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Several students at the Foot Clinics of New York (the training arm of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine) received minor lacerations while removing blades. They researched and then purchased the Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Removal System for their own use. Their Professor saw the Qlicksmart and introduced it at the Foot Clinics monthly Quality Assurance meeting and the Infection Control Committee meeting. He reported that everyone was very impressed. The Foot Clinics of New York are currently trialling the Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Remover in eleven of their treatment rooms. Mark Kosinski DPM |
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Operating Theatre |
"We have been using Qlicksmart blade remover for over 6 months in teh Operating Theatre in Thursday Island hospital. It has proved to be so efficient and safe that a Flask has now been installed into the Accident and Emergency department. The Qlicksmart has enabled the nurses and the doctors to change practice to make deblading of a scalpel less hazardous." ... Thank you for making Thursday Island Hospital aware of this product. |
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Greymouth Hospital |
"We have recently installed a Qlicksmart blade removal system in our laboratory. We have found it to be very easy to use, and are very pleased with it. We have had no needle stick injuries involving removal of scalpel blades since installing it." |
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Radiology Dept. |
"The nursing staff of Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Radiology Department have been using the Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Remover for several months now and claim its use has made them feel safer and more confident during removal and disposal of used scalpel blades." "Previously, they were engaging forceps to remove blades, however, the safe single-handed operation and ease of use of the Qlicksmart make it essential for best practice in infection control procedures." |
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Alice Leong F. W. |
"We have evaluated on using Qlicksmart. It is a good tool for prevention of sharp injury on removing of surgical blades. It is user-friendly, easy to use, a good infection control tool." |
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Mrs Ng Geok Lan |
"Qlicksmart scalpel blade remover is safe & simple to use. It eliminates the risk of getting cut while removing used scalpel blades. It's a great invention !" |
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Lee Li Buay |
"Convenient and safe, useful" |
