Simple & Safe Medical Development

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A world-class medical device, developed by the Brisbane, Australia based company Qlicksmart Pty Ltd, that makes scalpel blades a lot more safer was launched this week. The device, called the Sterile Blade Remover, enables the safe removal, containment and disposal of used scalpel blades from their handles - avoiding the risk and cost of injury and infection to hospital staff. The Qlicksmart innovation is an example of an Australian company thinking outside the box to deliver a medical device which has the potential to change safety practices in medical sectors worldwide. Qlicksmart has taken a good idea and pushed it through the design, development and manufacture stages to start distribution world-wide.

The medical devices sector is worth about $824 million in exports to Australia annually and employs more than 5500 people. This type of product realisation is a vital investment in the industry’s future. Established in Brisbane in 1994 Qlicksmart Pty Ltd is a small, cutting-edge medical device company which sells products in more than 43 countries.

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David

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