Description
The BD™ Blunt Fill Filter Needle is an essential tool for healthcare professionals, designed to enhance safety and precision during medication preparation. Manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), this device is intended for the aspiration and withdrawal of fluids from vials and glass ampoules, specifically engineered to mitigate the risk of needlestick injuries and contamination.
Key Features
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Blunt Tip Design: The needle's blunt tip significantly reduces the likelihood of needlestick injuries, providing a safer alternative to conventional hypodermic needles. It is not intended for skin injection, ensuring its use is limited to fluid withdrawal.
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Integrated Filter: Equipped with a 5-micron filter, this needle effectively prevents particulate contaminants such as glass shards or rubber particles from entering the syringe, ensuring cleaner medication preparation.
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Non-Coring Bevel: The design includes a non-coring bevel that minimizes the risk of contamination by preventing rubber coring when piercing vial stoppers or IV bag septa.
Design and Compatibility
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Color Coding: The needle features a color-coded hub—purple for filter versions and red for non-filter versions—allowing for easy identification.
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Syringe Compatibility: Compatible with standard Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip syringes, ensuring broad applicability across various medical settings.
Usage and Disposal
This single-use, sterile device is intended for one-time use and should be disposed of in an approved sharps collector immediately after use. Sterilization is achieved through radiation or ethylene oxide, depending on the reference, with a shelf life of five years under standard storage conditions.
Material Composition
- Needle: Stainless steel 304
- Hub: Polycarbonate or polypropylene
- Shield: Polypropylene
- Other Materials: Includes medical-grade silicone oil and epoxy bonding agents. The device is not made with natural rubber latex, phthalates, or PVC, and complies with relevant safety standards.
Regulatory Compliance
The BD™ Blunt Fill Filter Needle meets stringent regulatory standards, including CE marking and FDA clearance. It adheres to numerous international standards for biocompatibility, sterility, and quality management, ensuring reliable performance in clinical environments.
Packaging
Each needle is individually wrapped and labeled in compliance with the European Medical Device Directive, with packaging configurations suitable for various healthcare settings. This product is a trusted choice for hospitals, pharmacies, and clinical environments, supporting safe and effective medication preparation across diverse medical disciplines.
