This company has introduced the Vacuette Safety Blood Collection Set to complement their line of plastic Vacuette blood collection tubes.
     This single-use, sterile, winged blood collection safety needle is bonded to a flexible, “low memory” tubing that prevents coiling and facilitates disposal. The set is available with 21 and 23 gauge needles and comes with 12 inch tubing.
     The winged needle is designed with a safety shield, which can be activated to cover the needle immediately following venipuncture to prevent accidental needle stick injury. Pressing in on both sides of the wings releases the lock and activates the safety mechanism. The safety shield slides completely over the needle until it safely locks into place.
     These plastic blood collection products are designed to assist healthcare employers in implementing the use of safe and effective medical devices in their institutions.
Greiner Bio-One Vacuette
www.us.vacuette.com
Keywords: safety, blood collection