Healthcare Professionals Prefer DropSafe's Sicura Safety Needle for Safer Injections, Survey Reveals Strong Favorability

Spanish Fork, UT – April 15, 2025 – ISIPS, the International Sharps Injury Preventyion Society recently announced information about one of its corporate members. HTL-Strefa, a global leader in medical sharps safety technology, announced promising findings from a recent internal survey evaluating its Sicura passive safety needle and Barrier Bandage pre-injection adhesive, both marketed under the DropSafe brand. According to the survey, a significant majority of clinicians reported a preference for using Sicura during routine immunizations, citing improvements in safety, usability, and confidence during procedures.

Needlestick injuries and occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens remain ongoing concerns in clinical settings. In response, HTL-Strefa continues to lead in the development of safe, high-quality medical sharps and accessories designed for immunizations, drug delivery, and capillary blood sampling. The DropSafe product line includes safety insulin pen needles and syringes, advanced hypodermic needles, and pre-injection adhesives, in addition to safety lancets—all developed with clinician and patient safety in mind.

Survey Summary and Key Findings

In an internal survey conducted by HTL-Strefa among healthcare professionals who routinely administer immunizations, respondents were asked to evaluate their experiences using the Sicura passive safety needle and Barrier Bandage. The results revealed that a majority of respondents believe these products enhance the safety of the immunization process, are intuitive to use, and are generally preferred over existing options.

"This survey highlights the growing demand for clinical tools that better protect healthcare workers and patients alike," said Maria Jennings, Director of Product Innovation at HTL-Strefa. "The Sicura safety needle is a significant step forward in injury prevention and workflow efficiency."

About the DropSafe Sicura Passive Safety Needle

The DropSafe Sicura is among the first fully passive safety needles available for clinical use, designed specifically to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Its innovative, user-friendly design helps clinicians maintain focus on patient care while reducing occupational hazards.

HTL-Strefa’s continued investment in research and development underscores its commitment to delivering breakthrough safety products that empower healthcare providers and support safe clinical environments. The positive clinician feedback on Sicura reinforces the company’s role as a trusted partner in healthcare innovation.

For more information about DropSafe’s Sicura and Barrier Bandage products, please visit https://mtdglobal.com/north-america/.

About HTL-Strefa

HTL-Strefa is a premier manufacturer of medical sharps and safety products, offering advanced solutions for safe drug delivery and capillary blood collection. With over 30 years of presence in the United States, the company upholds a strong reputation for innovation, safety, and quality in the global healthcare community.

Media Contact:
Ron Stoker
Executive Director
ISIPS
8018935141r
ron@isips.org