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Condition:
- Weight: 10.5 lb
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MFR:
ICU Medical
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 4280
- Phone: (949) 366-2183
Frequently asked questions
Does the safety mechanism securely lock the needle?
Yes, the Icu Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro features an integral safety mechanism engineered to securely lock the needle after use, ensuring robust protection until disposal. This design strictly adheres to NIOSH/CDC safety recommendations for preventing needlestick injuries.
Key features of the safety system include:
- Continuous Shielding: The mechanism securely locks the needle for continuous protection through disposal.
- One-Handed Technique: Activation requires only a single-handed maneuver, guaranteeing that the clinician’s hands and fingers remain safely behind the exposed sharp.
- Clear Visibility: Users can easily confirm whether the safety feature has been successfully engaged and activated.
Do these safety needles meet NIOSH/CDC standards?
Yes, the ICU Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Safety Needles are specifically engineered to meet all NIOSH/CDC recommendations for safety devices, prioritizing clinician safety.
Their comprehensive safety features include:
- Integrated Single-Handed Mechanism: The safety feature engages with a simple, single-handed technique, ensuring the clinician’s hands and fingers remain safely behind the exposed sharp at all times.
- Visual Confirmation: The design allows the clinician to easily determine if the safety feature has been successfully activated.
- Secure, Permanent Lock: Once engaged, the needle is securely locked inside the safety device, providing continuous protection through the entire disposal process.
Are the safety needles compatible with Luer lock and Luer slip syringes?
The compatibility of the Hypodermic Needle-Pro Safety Needles depends on the gauge size:
- Gauges 18G through 25G: These needles offer the most versatility and are compatible with both Luer slip and Luer lock syringes.
- Gauges 25G through 30G: Needles in this finer gauge range are compatible with Luer slip syringes only.
Additionally, the integral safety feature is designed to completely rotate, which allows for proper technique during intradermal injections (ID). This feature ensures high accuracy without adding any dead space to the standard needle/syringe assembly.
Does the safety feature rotate for optimized intradermal injections?
Yes, the Needle-Pro Safety Needles feature a unique design specifically to facilitate specialized procedures. The integral safety mechanism is engineered to completely rotate, which is advantageous for performing intradermal injections. A key benefit of this design is that it does not add to the dead space when compared to standard needle and syringe combinations.
Are these safety needles suitable for multiple injection types?
Yes, the Icu Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Safety Needles are highly versatile, supporting common clinical procedures including Intramuscular (IM), Subcutaneous (SubQ), and Intradermal (ID) injections. They are engineered to comply fully with NIOSH/CDC safety recommendations.
Compatibility details:
- Syringe Compatibility (18G–25G): Needles in this gauge range are designed for use with both Luer slip and Luer lock syringes, making them suitable for IM and SubQ injections.
- Intradermal Capability: The integral safety feature is manufactured to completely rotate, which is necessary to facilitate proper ID injections. This design ensures no additional dead space is created during standard use.
Note: While the general product line description suggests compatibility with Luer slip syringes up to 30G, the currently available variants range from 18G to 25G.
Are the needle hubs color-coded for quick selection?
Yes, these safety needles feature a comprehensive color-coding system designed to streamline inventory management and ensure rapid selection of the correct gauge and length configuration by clinicians. Color coding is applied to two key components:
- Needle Hubs: The hubs are colored (e.g., Pink, Black, Deep Blue, Orange, etc.) to clearly indicate the needle’s specific specifications.
- Product Packaging: The external packaging is also color-coded, which facilitates simplified storage and identification in high-demand clinical environments.
How are the needles packaged and identified?
The ICU Medical Hypodermic Safety Needles are packaged to streamline identification and storage in a clinical setting: * Quantity: Each box contains 100 units. They are typically supplied in cases of 8 boxes (800 needles total). * Identification: Both the needle hubs and the product packaging are color-coded. This system simplifies the process of selecting the correct gauge and length quickly.
Does the safety mechanism add dead space?
No, the design of the ICU Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Safety Needles is specifically engineered so that the integral safety mechanism does not contribute to additional dead space during standard needle/syringe injections. The product maintains the standard dead space associated with the needle and syringe setup while ensuring enhanced clinician protection. The safety feature is also fully rotatable to facilitate optimal positioning for intradermal injections.
Does the color coding streamline selection?
Yes, these safety needles utilize a comprehensive color-coding system designed to optimize clinical workflows and inventory management.
- Location: Color coding is applied to both the needle hubs and the product packaging.
- Benefit: This standardized system allows clinicians to quickly identify, store, and rapidly select the correct gauge and length.
The various hub colors available for identification include: Pink, Black, Deep Blue, Orange, Brown, Yellow, and Deep Green.
Where are these safety needles made?
The ICU Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Safety Needles are proudly manufactured in the US.