Diabetic Needle Disposal
CLIENT: QCare International, L.L.C., GA
PROJECT: Q103 Personal Diabetic Needle Elimination Device
SILVER AWARD: Industrial Design Excellence Award 1995
sponsored by The Industrial Designers Society of America and Business Week Magazine
SEE ALSO PROJECT: Q104 Healthcare Professional Needle Management Unit
Millions of syringe needles are being disposed of every day. The problem: managing these health hazards to prevent accidental needle sticks and transmission of biohazards.
The solution: elimination of the problem at the source with this handheld, rechargeable needle disposal device. This innovative design gives healthcare and diabetic syringe needle users a convenient, safe alternative to this waste management issue. This was WhiteLight Design’s first official project, based on a royalty contract, the project tested our experience and the award launched the company into seeing stars.
Our third year in business WhiteLight Design, Inc. won two: Design Excellence Awards.
Order Here: QCare International http://www.qcareintl.com/
Photos: Doug Purvis, Purvis Photography



