Venous Blood Collection with Vacutainer
Like other well-known manufacturers, Becton Dickinson offers a reliable and contamination-free blood collection system. By combining different components, it not only protects against needlestick injuries, but also enables precise and reliable analysis of the blood samples collected.
In contrast to systems that use an aspiration technique, such as the S-Monovette, the BD Vacutainer uses a vacuum technique. When a BD Vacutainer tube is inserted into the compatible disposable holder, its rubber cap is punctured by the inner needle and the vacuum in the tube pulls blood through the needle and into the tube.
The BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Signal™ safety needle is particularly popular. The needle is equipped with a practical viewing window, which is used to determine immediately after the puncture whether the puncture has been performed correctly. When the needle is correctly positioned in the vein, the blood flow into the cannula is visible. After the blood sample has been taken, the safety shield is folded over the contaminated needle with one hand, effectively preventing needlestick injuries.
Butterfly Needles with Integrated Safety Mechanism
For the administration of short-term infusions of up to 2 hours or for drawing blood from difficult-to-find veins, we recommend butterfly needles. The needle's optimal cut and patented coating allow gentle venipuncture. With a 30 cm long tube, BD Vacutainer butterfly needles provide greater freedom of movement during blood collection.
The blood collection needles are available with different safety mechanisms. The BD Safety-Lok™ butterfly needle has a slip-on shield which locks over the needle irreversibly when activated by the user, while the BD Vacutainer® Push Button butterfly needle is equipped with a button to automatically withdraw the cannula from the vein, which then retracts into the system's housing.
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