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BD® Blunt Fill Safety Draw-up Needle, 18 G red, 40 mm 1½"
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Specifications:
| Application | Phlebetomy |
| Storage Temperature | Room Temperature |
| Product Type | syringes |
| Product Brand | BD |
| Product Grade | Medical grade |
Safe and Efficient Medication Preparation Needle for Ampoule and Vial Access
The BD® Blunt Fill Safety Draw-up Needle is specifically designed to improve safety and efficiency during medication preparation. This 18 gauge, 40 mm (1½”) blunt fill needle features a 5 micron filter and a 45° bevel cut for reduced coring and rapid filling, making it an ideal choice for drawing up fluids from ampoules and vials. It offers a cost-effective, non-sharp alternative to conventional needles, helping to prevent needlestick injuries during medication preparation.
Key Features
- Blunt Safety Design: Not intended for patient injection; reduces risk of accidental needlestick injuries
- 5 Micron Filter: Captures 98% of particulate matter for cleaner medication preparation
- Rapid Draw-Up Capability: Suitable for viscous medications, improves workflow efficiency
- 45° Bevel Cut: Reduces coring of vial stoppers
- Reduced Penetration Force: Only 2.5× the force needed to penetrate a vial stopper
- High Safety Margin: Takes 10× the force to penetrate skin compared to conventional needles
- Color-Coded: Red hub for easy identification (18G)
Applications
- Drawing up medications from vials and ampoules
- Reducing needlestick injury risk during medication preparation
- Filtering particulates during aspiration of injectable drugs
- Hospital, pharmacy, and clinical laboratory use
Note: Not recommended for use with intraocular medications.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Needle Gauge | 18G |
| Needle Length | 40 mm (1½") |
| Color Code | Red |
| Filter Size | 5 micron |
| Bevel Design | 45° blunt bevel |
| Penetration Resistance | 10× skin penetration force vs. standard needle |
| Vial Stopper Penetration | 2.5× the force of standard injection needles |
| Intended Use | Medication preparation only (non-injection) |
| Safety Certification | BD safety standard compliance |
The BD® Blunt Fill Safety Draw-up Needle, 18G, 40 mm offers a safe, effective, and economical solution for medication preparation. Designed to reduce needlestick injuries and ensure clean draw-up of medications, it is an essential tool for modern, safety-conscious clinical environments.