BD Vacutainer Eclipse Signal Blood Collection Needle 21G

The Becton Dickinson Eclipse Singal safety needle is compatible with other Vacutainer blood collection products. The needle is immediately visible through the clear window so it is easy to see whether the vein has been punctured successfully or not.

Using one hand, the safety mechanism can be placed over the contaminated needle after blood collection is complete.

Who is this for?

Ideal for GPs, nurses, clinical healthcare assistants and phlebotomists.

Features

• Safety needle
• A clear window shows the flow of blood into the needle
• Extra-thin cannula wall minimises pain
• Low risk of blood drop formation
• Intuitive design with safety mechanism
• Only need one hand to fold back the protective cap
• 32mm needle
• Box of 50

FAQs

How do you draw blood with BD Vacutainer?

1. Screw the Vacutainer Eclipse Needle into a BD Vacutainer one-use holder and flip the safety sheild back
2. Remove the needle sheild
3. Apply tournique 7.5 to 10cm above the intended site and disinfect the area
4.  The bevel of the BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Needle is aligned with the safety shield. Perform venepuncture in the usual manner, with the patient's arm in the downward position.
5. Introduce the BD Vacutainer® tube into the holder. Placing your forefinger and middle finger on the flange of the holder and the thumb on the bottom of the tube, push the tube to the end of the holder, puncturing the diaphragm of the stopper.
6. Remove the tourniquet as soon as blood begins to flow into the tube.
7.  Invert all tubes minimum 5 to 6 times, except citrate tubes (3 to 4 times)  to ensure adequate mixing. Do not shake.
8. As the needle is removed from the arm gently cover the punctured site with a gauze pad. Pressure on the site should be maintained for a few minutes to help seal the vein wall.
9. Activate the safety shield until an audible ‘click’ is heard. Dispose the needle and holder as a single unit into an approved sharps container.