Description

The GRIPPER MICRO™ Safety Port Access Needle by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. is engineered for secure and efficient vascular access in medical settings. This non-coring, blunt cannula needle is specifically designed for use with implantable ports, facilitating the administration and withdrawal of fluids with precision and safety.

Key Features

• Safety Mechanism: The needle features an advanced safety mechanism with an audible click and visible engagement confirmation, ensuring secure locking for sharps disposal. This design significantly reduces the risk of accidental needlestick injuries.

• Design Specifications: The needle is non-siliconized and right-angled, providing a small footprint with a cushioned platform for enhanced patient comfort. It includes a removable contoured grip for easy insertion and a cushioned infusion site.

Configurations

Available in gauges 19G, 20G, and 22G, and lengths of 0.75 in (19 mm), 1 in (25 mm), and 1.25 in (32 mm), the needle offers versatility to meet various clinical needs. It comes with or without a Y-site, with needlefree Y-site and non-Y-site versions. The extension set is 20 cm long, featuring a removable injection cap on the luer lock and color-coded clamps, with priming volumes of 0.3 mL and 0.8 mL.

Material and Construction

Constructed from high-quality materials such as acetal, EVA, acrylic copolymer, and 304 stainless steel, the needle is latex-free and not made with natural rubber latex or animal-derived substances. The tubing is non-DEHP, ensuring compatibility with medical standards.

Additional Specifications

• Pressure Rating: Up to 45 psi
• Sterilization: Ethylene oxide
• MR Safety: Conditional up to 3 Tesla
• Shelf Life: 5 years if packaging remains undamaged and unopened

Regulatory Information

The GRIPPER MICRO™ needle is FDA 510(k) cleared (K101180) and classified as a Class II intravascular administration set. It supports positive ANTT® (Aseptic Non Touch Technique) evaluation, enhancing its reliability in clinical environments.

Typical Use Cases

Ideal for accessing implanted venous ports such as Port-a-Cath, the needle is used alongside standard sterile techniques. It is secured with a transparent semi-permeable polyurethane dressing and safely removed by activating the safety mechanism, followed by disposal in a sharps container.

Packaging

The product is available in single units or cartons of 12, with a country of origin in Mexico, providing healthcare professionals with a dependable tool for effective port access management.