Hypodermic needle system and method of use to reduce infection

A hypodermic needle system comprising:

• a needle having a tip and a hollow channel having a distal end;
• and
• an insert;
• a film formed from a material which is resistant to the adherence of bacteria being attached so as to cover the distal end of the hollow channel, the film being attached to the insert;
• wherein the insert is disposed in the hollow channel of said needle so as to substantially prevent a contaminate from entering the hollow channel when the needle is advanced through a surface;
• and
• wherein the needle comprises a beveled edge and the insert comprises a beveled face and wherein the insert is disposed within the hollow channel such that the beveled edge of said needle and the beveled face of said insert are substantially aligned.

A method for reducing the risk of infection when injecting a human or animal, the method comprising:

• selecting a needle having a tip and a hollow channel and having an insert disposed within the hollow channel so as to substantially prevent a contaminant from entering the hollow channel, at least one of the tip of the needle and the insert having a material disposed thereon which is resistant to adherence of micro-organisms thereon, the material covering the hollow channel at the tip;
• advancing the needle into a tissue;
• removing the insert and material disposed thereon from the needle after advancing the needle into the tissue;
• and
• administering a fluid through said hollow channel and into the human or animal.