Description

The Gripper Plus™ Safety Port Access Needle is a specialized medical device designed for secure and efficient vascular access. This needle is equipped with an advanced safety mechanism that activates upon removal, providing both audible and visual confirmation to significantly reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. The "hands behind the needle" technique enhances user safety without requiring substantial changes to standard clinical practices.

Key Features

• Safety Compliance: Meets NIOSH/CDC recommended safety criteria and is positively evaluated for Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®).
• Patient Comfort: Features a thick, cushioned needle platform and a removable contoured grip for precise insertion.
• Design: Non-coring, non-siliconized needle available with or without a Y-site, ensuring reliable port access.

Material Specifications

• Tubing: Made from non-DEHP plasticized materials and is latex-free to minimize allergic reactions.
• Compatibility: Suitable for use with Taxol and lipid-based medications. Not manufactured with natural rubber or animal-derived substances.
• Sterilization: Sterilized with ethylene oxide and MR conditional up to 3 Tesla for the Power P.A.C. version.

Configurations

Available in various gauges (19G, 20G, 22G) and lengths (5/8 in, 3/4 in, 1 in, 1¼ in). The extension sets are 20 cm long, with or without Y-site, featuring color-coded clamps and blue tubing for easy identification in the Power P.A.C. version.

Power Injection Capability

The Power P.A.C. version supports power injection up to 5 mL/sec and 300 psi, designed for use with compatible implantable venous access ports. It is intended for safe administration or withdrawal of fluids and suitable for power injecting contrast media.

Disposal

After use, the needle's safety mechanism locks it for secure disposal in a sharps container.

Packaging

The product is available in individual units or in boxes of 12, with multiple product codes corresponding to different gauge, length, and configuration combinations. Notable product codes include:

• 21-2763-24: 20G x 1¼" (32 mm), non-Y site
• 21-2767-24: 20G x 19 mm, non-Y site
• 21-3367-24: 20G x 3/4" (19 mm), Power P.A.C. version

Usage Guidelines

Healthcare professionals are advised to follow facility protocols when using this device. The Power P.A.C. version should only be used for power injection if a compatible port system is verified. Proper disposal in a sharps container is essential after use to maintain safety standards.