Why are Active/Retired Military & Veterans at such
high risk for Hepatitis C (HCV)?
 

The following list are recognized service connected transmission methods for the Hepatitis C virus and other bloodborne pathogens.

Jetgun Vaccinator
(old style)
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Headquarters
Departments of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard
Washington, DC
29 September 2006

UNCLASSIFIED

Army Regulation 40–562 BUMEDINST 6230.15A AFJI 48–110
CG COMDTINST M6230.4F
Medical Services Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis

2–8. Jet–injection immunization devices
a. The DOD and USCG withdrew needle–free multi–use nozzle jet injectors (MUNJIs) capable of 600 or more injections per hour, formerly identified within DOD supply systems as “hypodermic injection apparatus jet automatic: 115 volt or foot operated,” in 1997 due to safety concerns. Their use of the same unsterile nozzle and fluid pathway to inject consecutive patients could allow transmission of bloodborne pathogens. The MUNJIs are known by the trade names Ped–O–Jet®, Med–E–Jet®, Hypospray®, and DermoJet®, among other brands, and were usually refilled quickly from attached multidose vaccine vials. These devices remain unapproved and will not be used.

b. A new generation of needle–free disposable–cartridge jet injectors (DCJIs) avoid the safety concerns for MUNJIs by their use of a new, disposable, sterile fluid pathway for each patient. Several are FDA–approved for distribution in the United States and approved for military use ( http://www–nehc.med.navy.mil/prevmed/251800z.txt  ) in accordance with the manufacturer’s current recommendations, especially with regard to infection control.

Active Duty- ALERT!