Description
The Certol Protector Needle Sheath Prop holds the needle cap so one hand never has to. This small foam safety device enables the one handed scoop recapping technique that OSHA and the CDC recommend, removing the two handed recap behind most dental needle sticks.
- One Handed Recapping – The prop grips the sheath while the syringe hand does the recapping, keeping the free hand out of the needle’s path entirely.
- Autoclavable – The prop can be sterilized and set up on the tray for sterile procedures, per the manufacturer’s guidance.
- Fits Standard Sheaths – The holder is sized for standard dental needle sheaths, so it drops into existing anesthesia setups without changes.
One Handed Recapping Holder for Dental Needle Safety
Needle sticks during recapping are a known, preventable injury in dentistry, and the fix is technique backed by a simple device. The Protector prop anchors the cap upright on the tray, and the clinician scoops the cap onto the needle one handed and seats it, exactly the motion safety guidance describes. The manufacturer lists the prop at 79 x 61 mm (about 2.5 x 3.25 in in the distributor file) and notes it can be autoclaved when a sterile setup is needed. Two box sizes, 100 and 500, suit single operatory trials and full practice rollouts. Dental practices building a sharps safety program around documented technique are the audience for this small, inexpensive control.
Features and Benefits
Safety Function
- Hands Free Cap Holding – The prop does the holding, so no fingers stabilize a cap in front of an exposed needle.
- Guideline Aligned Technique – The one handed scoop it enables matches OSHA and CDC recapping guidance for dentistry.
- Stable Tray Presence – The prop sits on the tray where anesthesia happens, keeping the safe method the easy method.
Practical Details
- Autoclavable Build – Sterilize the prop for sterile tray setups instead of treating it as a disposable only item.
- Two Box Sizes – The 100 count box outfits a room, and the 500 count box outfits the practice.
- Documented Use – A manufacturer how to use guide and FAQ are linked on this page for staff training files.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer Part Numbers: PNS100, PNS500
- Dimensions: 79 mm x 61 mm per manufacturer (distributor file lists 2.5 in x 3.25 in)
- Function: Holds needle sheath for one handed recapping
- Sterilization: Autoclavable per manufacturer
Packaging
- PNS100: 100 per box, 10 boxes per case
- PNS500: 500 per box, 6 boxes per case
- Sold As: Case of the selected box size, as listed
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Why Choose the Protector Prop
Engineering controls beat reminders, and this is the rare safety control that costs little and asks nothing of the clinician’s routine. The prop simply holds the cap, and the dangerous two handed motion disappears from the operatory. Practices document it in their exposure control plan and move on.
- Removes the Injury Motion – Two handed recapping is the mechanism of injury, and the prop eliminates it by design.
- Training Documents Included – The linked how to use guide gives the safety officer ready made training material.
- Sterile Setup Ready – Autoclavability extends the prop from routine injections to sterile surgical trays.
- Trivial Cost per Operatory – Even the 500 count box is a minor line item against a single needle stick workup.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- Protector Needle Sheath Prop Technical Data Sheet
- Protector Needle Sheath Prop Frequently Asked Questions
- Protector Needle Sheath Prop How to Use Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the prop prevent needle sticks?
It holds the needle sheath upright so the clinician recaps one handed with the scoop technique. The other hand never approaches the exposed needle, which is the motion that causes most recapping injuries.
Can the prop be sterilized?
Yes. The manufacturer states the prop is autoclavable and can be set up on a sterile tray when the procedure requires it.
What sheaths does it fit?
It is designed for standard dental needle sheaths used with aspirating syringes. The manufacturer’s how to use guide, linked on this page, shows the setup.
What is the difference between PNS100 and PNS500?
Only the box count: 100 props per box versus 500 per box. This listing sells the case of the selected box size.
Who makes the Protector prop?
MicroCare, LLC manufactures it in the Pro-Tector and Spec Clean lines, successor brands to Certol International. The prop carries part numbers PNS100 and PNS500.
