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Condition:
- Weight: 9.25 lb
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MFR:
ICU Medical
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 402010
- Phone: (949) 366-2183
Frequently asked questions
Do these safety needles meet NIOSH/CDC guidelines?
Yes, the ICU Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Edge Safety Needles are designed for high clinical safety and meet all NIOSH/CDC recommendations for medical safety devices.
This compliance is supported by key design elements that help minimize needlestick injuries:
- One-Handed Activation: The safety mechanism is simple and requires only one hand to deploy, reducing the critical exposure time.
- No Added Dead Space: The integrated needle protection device is engineered specifically not to contribute to dead space within the injection system.
- Color-Coded Sheaths: For convenience and safety, the sheaths are color-coded, allowing for rapid and accurate identification of the needle’s gauge size.
Are these needles for single use?
Yes, these ICU Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Edge Safety Needles are designed for single use only. This ensures sterility and helps prevent cross-contamination, aligning with medical best practices.
Are these safety needles designed for high-volume clinical use?
Yes, these hypodermic needles are specifically intended for professional medical and healthcare administration that requires safe, sterile injection capabilities. They are highly suitable for high-volume settings where rapid safety activation and efficiency are crucial.
Their design prioritizes both patient safety and clinician workflow:
- Enhanced Safety: The integrated safety device is designed for simple, one-handed activation, which minimizes the time the sharp is exposed and significantly reduces the risk of accidental needlestick injuries.
- Workflow Efficiency: The safety sheath is color-coded according to the gauge size, allowing for rapid and accurate identification in busy clinical environments.
- Precision: The needle protection device is engineered to ensure no added dead space is introduced to the injection system, supporting accurate dosing.
- Compliance: The product meets all relevant NIOSH/CDC recommendations for safety-engineered medical devices.
Is the safety activation simple and one-handed?
Yes, the integrated safety mechanism of the Needle-Pro Edge Safety Needles is designed for simple, one-handed activation. This crucial feature minimizes the critical exposure time, significantly helping to reduce the potential for needlestick injuries. The device also adheres to crucial safety and efficiency guidelines:
- Compliance: The safety device meets all recommendations set forth by NIOSH/CDC for safety devices.
- No Dead Space: The protective mechanism is engineered not to introduce any additional dead space into the injection assembly.
- Rapid Identification: The safety sheath is color-coded for quick and accurate identification of the needle’s gauge size.
- Precision Guidance: The bevel is fixed in the “up” position, and an arrow clearly indicates the bevel direction for optimal orientation.
Is the safety device simple to activate one-handed?
Yes, the Needle-Pro Edge features an integrated safety device engineered for simplicity and compliance.
This design allows for simple, one-handed activation, which provides critical benefits:
- Minimized Exposure: Clinicians can quickly engage the safety feature using only one hand, reducing the time the sharp needle is exposed post-use.
- Superior Protection: This fast activation enhances protection against accidental needlestick injuries.
- Compliance: The device meets all relevant NIOSH/CDC recommendations for safety devices, supporting adherence to strict safety protocols.
Is needle size easily identifiable by color?
Yes, the Icu Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Edge Safety Needles feature a color-coded safety sheath specifically for rapid gauge identification.
This feature allows medical professionals to quickly and accurately select the correct needle size based on the corresponding color code.
Is the needle bevel direction fixed?
Yes, the Hypodermic Needle-Pro Edge Safety Needles feature a fixed bevel position designed for consistent performance and ease of use. This fixed orientation includes:
- The bevel is secured in the “up” position.
- An arrow indicator is placed on the hub to clearly point toward the bevel direction, ensuring precise handling and alignment.
How are these safety needles packaged?
These safety needles are packaged for high-volume clinical settings and efficient inventory management:
- Each box contains 100 needles.
- The product is sold in case quantities, with each case containing 10 boxes (totaling 1,000 needles per case).
What gauges and lengths are available for these safety needles?
The Icu Medical Needle-Pro Edge Safety Needles are offered in a comprehensive range of gauges and lengths to suit various clinical needs, ensuring precision across different procedures.
Available Configurations:
- Gauges: 18G, 19G, 20G, 21G, 22G, 23G, 25G, 26G, 27G, and 30G.
- Lengths: ½”, 1”, and 1½”.
For enhanced efficiency, the integrated safety sheath is color-coded to allow clinicians to quickly and accurately identify the precise gauge size during use.
Does the safety mechanism allow easy one-handed activation?
Yes, these needles feature an integrated safety device designed for simple, one-handed activation.
This key design feature significantly reduces the time the sharp is exposed, which helps minimize the risk of needlestick injuries and supports compliance with safety protocols.
Additional features that enhance safety and clinical usability include:
- NIOSH/CDC Compliance: The device meets all relevant NIOSH/CDC recommendations for safety devices.
- Zero Dead Space: The needle protection device is engineered to ensure it does not add any dead space to the injection system.
- Quick Identification: A color-coded safety sheath allows for rapid identification of the needle gauge size.
- Precision: The bevel is fixed in the “up” position, with an indicator arrow showing the bevel direction for precise placement.