Description
The GRIPPER MICRO™ Safety Port Access Needle by Smiths Medical is a specialized medical device designed for secure and efficient vascular access to implanted ports. This non-coring, blunt cannula Huber needle is particularly suited for clinical settings where repeated administration or withdrawal of fluids is required, such as in chemotherapy treatments.
Key Features
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Patient Comfort and Safety: The needle features a small footprint base with a thick cushioned platform, enhancing patient comfort. Its low-profile design aids in easier site dressing, while a nonabsorbent foam pad at the infusion site adds to the comfort.
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Secure Insertion and Removal: Equipped with a safety mechanism that provides both audible and visual confirmation, ensuring proper needle insertion and removal. The design includes a trocar with a Huber cut, leaving the blunt cannula in the port for safe removal and disposal.
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Ease of Use: A removable contoured grip facilitates easy insertion, enhancing the overall user experience for healthcare professionals.
Extension Set Options
The device comes with a 20 cm (8") extension set, available with or without a Y-site. It includes a removable injection cap on a luer lock or a needlefree Y-site luer-activated injection site. Color-coded clamps provide easy identification, with priming volumes of 0.3 mL (without Y-site) and 0.5 mL (with Y-site).
Material and Safety Specifications
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Needle and Tubing: The needle is non-siliconized and non-coring, with non-DEHP plasticized tubing. It is latex-free and pressure rated up to 45 psi.
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ANTT® Evaluation: The device has a positive evaluation for Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®), underscoring its safety credentials.
Available Configurations
- Needle Gauges: 19G, 20G, 22G
- Needle Lengths: 16 mm (5/8 in), 19 mm (3/4 in), 25 mm (1 in), 32 mm (1¼ in)
- Packaging: Available in boxes of 12 units
Additional Information
The GRIPPER MICRO™ needle is designed for safe disposal and includes a warning for California Proposition 65. Its thoughtful design and robust safety features make it an essential tool for healthcare providers managing implanted port access.
