Blood Collection Needles

• It’s symmetrical bevel and ultra-sharpness ensures minimum pain during skin penetration. ;
• The needle is sterilized by EO gas, is non-toxic, non-pyrogenic and latex free out of the box;
• The transparent plastic material makes it easier for doctors to observe the status of blood collection;
• The needles feature a system of retraction and locking after use, hence preventing the reuse of the medical product.

Keep the needle sterile. Always check to ensure that the package is well sealed and that the cap of the needle hasn’t been removed or opened. Avoid using the needle if the packaging is damaged. When handling blood collection tubes, wear gloves during venipuncture to minimize exposure hazards.

Before starting, remove the cover from the valve section of the needle. Thread the needle perpendicularly into the holder. Ensure the needle is firmly seated so that it does not unthread during use. Continue by selecting the puncture site and apply the tourniquet (max. 1 minute). Then prepare the venipuncture site with appropriate antiseptic. Make sure you do not palpate the venipuncture area after cleansing.

Place the patient’s arm in a downward position. Remove the needle shield and perform the venipuncture, with the patient’s arm downward and the tube cap uppermost. After, push the tube into the holder and onto the needle valve puncturing the rubber diaphragm. Centre tubes in the holder when penetrating the cap to prevent sidewall penetration and subsequent premature vacuum loss.

Remove the tourniquet as soon as blood flow is established. Do not allow the contents of the tube to contact the cap or the end of the needle during the procedure. For example, under no circumstances should the tube be turned upside down during the procedure. Always hold in place by pressing the tube with the thumb or finger to ensure complete vacuum draw. Blood may occasionally leak from the needle sleeve. Practice universal safety precautions to minimize hazard exposure. Place succeeding tubes in the holder. Ensure that the contents of the tube do not come into contact with the cap or the needle tip during blood collection.

Once clotting has occurred, apply an adhesive plaster or bandage if desired. After venipuncture, the top of the cap may contain residual blood. Take proper precautions when handling tubes to avoid contact with this blood. Any needle holder that becomes contaminated with blood is considered hazardous and should be disposed of immediately.

Dispose of the used needle with a holder in an appropriate disposal device. Do not recap! Recapping of needles increases the risk of needle stick injury.

• The handling of AdvaCare Blood Collection Needles must be following the policies and procedures of your facility;
• HBV, HCV, HIV and other infectious diseases can be transmitted through contact with biological samples. In the event of exposure to biological samples, ensure that appropriate medical attention is obtained;
• Discard all AdvaCare Blood Collection Needles in biohazard containers approved for their disposal;
• Always wear gloves during venipuncture and when handling blood collection tubes to minimize exposure hazard;
• Avoid using AdvaCare Blood Collection Needles after their expiry date.