Unsafe Syringe Reuse Prescribed by the Veterans Administration

 The VA prescribed reuse  of disposable syringes, even after Veteran's complaints that it was unsafe, and a subsequent letter from the manufacturer of disposable syringes expressing concern that this practice was unsafe. 

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• Notification From VA to Veteran of New Policy for Reuse of Disposable Syringes  (147KB File Size)

• Response to Veteran From VA regarding Veteran's Concern About the Medical Safety of Syringe Reuse. (298KB File Size)

• Response to Inquiry by Veteran (From the Manufacturer of Disposable Syringes) Concerning the Safety of Reusing Disposable Syringes. (127KB File Size)