MAY 28, 2021 | Announcement
As part of the national response to COVID-19, the Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), signed an agreement with Retractable Technologies, Inc. to expand the production of low dead-space (LDS) safety syringes and needles. Government funding allocated was $27.3 million. LDS syringes maximize dose efficiency and allow for additional vaccinations to be obtained from vials. Additional information on the agreement may be found here.
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