Multiple draw needles with built-in safety features. from Phlebotomy, presented by MediaLab

In the laboratory: Equipment

Multiple draw needles with built-in safety features.

You will be required to use multiple draw needles with built-in Safety features.
One example is the Puncture-Guard™ (BioPlexus) needle, which uses an internal blunt needle (detail above) that is activated with forward pressure on the final blood tube prior to withdrawal of the needle from the vein.
Refer to your institution’s and the manufacturer’s procedure manuals before using these devices.

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