Self-Infusion Kit for Hemophilia
The Self-Infusion Training Kit allows young hemophilia patients and their families to practice techniques for administering treatment. The kit is available at no cost to health care professionals at U.S. hemophilia treatment centers. Besides hand and elbow models based on a 10-year-old boy, the kit includes an infusion mat, tourniquet, butterfly needles, a biohazard disposal container, flush syringe, and recombinant supplies. For more information, call the Wyeth Hemophilia Hotline, 1-888-999-2349.
Cornstarch-Based Bug Spray
Off! FamilyCare Smooth & Dry is a cornstarch-based insect repellant designed to dry quickly and feel comfortable on the skin. The aerosol spray contains 15% DEET to help protect against mosquitoes as well as gnats, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, and fleas for up to 6 hours. For more information, contact the S.C. Johnson company by visiting
Lost Child Identification Kit
The Lost & Found Child Identification Kit is available for parents to collect and store identifying information about their children. The information can be used to help police recover a missing child. The kit contains a photo ID card, forensic-quality DNA collection paper, and tools for taking fingerprints and dental impressions. For more information, contact Shelf Tech Inc. by visiting
Hospital-Grade Hand-Sanitizing Gel
CareMates hand-sanitizing gel provides general consumers as well as clinicians the opportunity to buy a hospital-grade infection control product. The antiseptic gel kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria commonly associated with diseases, is waterless to eliminate the need for rinsing or drying, and is fortified with aloe. For more information, call Shepard Medical Products at 800-354-5683 or visit the product Web site,
Disposable Insulin Pen
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Lantus SoloStar, a disposable pen prefilled with insulin glargine recombinant (Lantus), which is indicated for the treatment of hyperglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes or adults and children 6 years and older with type 1 diabetes who require long-acting insulin. For more information, visit