BD Blunt Fill Needle 18 G x 1½ in., sterile, case of 1000
Becton Dickinson
Injection & Infusion
Blunt fill safety needles for medication preparation
Certifications
EN ISO 7864 – Sterile hypodermic needles for single use.
EN 980 – Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices.
Sterile, single Use medical device (SINGLE USE / DO NOT RE STERILISE).
Latex Free – not made with natural rubber latex.
EN ISO 7864 – Sterile hypodermic needles for single use.
EN 980 – Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices.
Sterile, single Use medical device (SINGLE USE / DO NOT RE STERILISE).
Latex Free – not made with natural rubber latex.
Blunt fill safety needles for medication preparation
Description
Sterile, single-use BD Blunt Fill Needle 18 G x 1½ in. (38 mm) with thin-wall stainless steel cannula and translucent red Luer tip hub, designed specifically for safe medication preparation and fluid transfer from vials, ampoules and IV bags. The blunt, non-coring bevel requires substantially greater force than a conventional sharp needle to penetrate simulated skin while maintaining easy access through vial stoppers, helping to reduce needlestick injury risk to healthcare workers and standardise medication preparation workflows. Supplied as a case of 1000 needles (10 boxes of 100).
Bnefits
Reduces risk of needlestick injuries during medication preparation compared with conventional hypodermic needles.
Blunt, non-coring bevel designed for vial and IV port access while being far less likely to pierce skin.
Available with 5 μm filter (BD Blunt Filter Needle variant) to remove glass and other particulates from ampoules during draw-up.
Supports SKU standardisation by replacing multiple conventional drawing-up needles.
Thin-wall 18 G cannula allows rapid aspiration of viscous fluids while maintaining a robust lumen.
Luer tip hub compatible with standard Luer/Luer-Lok syringes used in hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
Sterile, single-use and latex-free to support infection prevention and reduce sensitisation risk.
Clear colour coding (translucent red hub/packaging) for easy identification and to distinguish from sharp injection needles.
Indications
Aspiration and transfer of fluids from vials, ampoules and IV bags during medication preparation.
Reconstitution of medications prior to administration using a separate appropriate injection or infusion device.
Drawing up and mixing of injectable medicines in hospital, outpatient, community and pharmacy settings.
Safe ampoule medication preparation when using the 5 μm filter variant to help remove glass particles.
Use in clinical environments where reducing occupational needlestick injury risk during preparation is a priority.
Use in aesthetic and dermatology clinics for drawing up toxins, local anaesthetics and other injectable agents prior to treatment (not for injection into the patient).
Blunt, non-coring beveled needle tip designed for vial and IV septum access rather than skin penetration.
Translucent red Luer tip hub (polymer) for visual identification and standard syringe compatibility.
Latex-free construction (no natural rubber latex components).
Sterile, single-use device supplied in individual sterile packs.
Some configurations in the same family incorporate an integrated 5 μm filter (BD Blunt Filter Needle variant) to remove particulates from ampoules.
Formulation
Non-medicated medical device – sterile blunt fill needle for medication preparation.
Device type: Luer tip blunt fill needle, 18 G x 1½ in., thin wall.
Intended route: Not intended for penetration of skin or direct injection into patients.
Packaging
Individual sterile-packaged blunt fill needles.
Shelf pack: 100 needles per box (Quantity - Shelfpack: 100).
Case: 10 boxes per case, 1000 needles total (Quantity - Case: 1000).
GTIN (each): 00382903051809.
GTIN (shelfpack/box): 30382903051800 (100 per box).
GTIN (case): 50382903051804 (1000 per case).
Case dimensions (approx.): 451 mm (L) x 206 mm (W) x 129 mm (H).
Box dimensions (approx.): 116 mm (L) x 88 mm (W) x 98 mm (H).
Usage
Verify that the sterile packaging is intact and that the product is within its stated expiry date before use.
Perform hand hygiene and don appropriate personal protective equipment according to local protocols.
Open the sterile pack aseptically and attach the blunt fill needle securely to a compatible Luer or Luer-Lok syringe.
For vial use: remove the vial cap, disinfect the rubber stopper, then insert the blunt bevel through the stopper and aspirate the required volume of medication.
For ampoule use with filter variant: snap open the ampoule per local procedure and use the blunt filter needle to aspirate medication, allowing the 5 μm filter to help retain glass particles and other particulates.
For IV bags: insert the blunt needle into the designated medication port and withdraw or add fluids as required by protocol.
Do not use the blunt fill needle for direct injection into a patient; after preparation, replace it with an appropriate sharp needle or connect the syringe to an infusion system as required.
After use, activate any local safety and sharps-handling protocols and discard the needle and syringe immediately into an approved sharps container.
Do not attempt to re-sterilise, reuse or manually straighten a damaged or bent blunt fill needle.
Contraindications
Not for use in direct injection into patients or for intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous or intra-arterial administration.
Not intended for vascular access, blood sampling or infusion directly into the bloodstream.
Do not use if the sterile pack is open, damaged or compromised, or if the product is past its expiry date.
Use with caution or alternative devices in situations where a filtered needle is specifically required but a non-filter blunt fill needle is selected.
Not suitable for use where a sharp, cutting needle is required to penetrate tough tissue or skin.
Follow local policies regarding devices for patients with known metal hypersensitivity; while the device is not intended for injection, avoid contact in cases of severe allergy to stainless steel components.
Adverse Effects
If misused for injection into a patient, potential tissue trauma, pain, or failure to deliver medication due to the blunt tip.
Risk of needlestick injury is substantially reduced compared with conventional sharp needles but not eliminated if mis-handled.
Improper technique may still allow coring of vial stoppers or incomplete aspiration if the bevel is not correctly positioned.
As with all needles, improper disposal may pose sharps injury and infection transmission risk to healthcare workers.
Storage Conditions
Store in original packaging in a clean, dry environment.
Keep at normal room temperature and avoid extremes of heat and humidity as specified in the device labelling.
Protect from direct sunlight, moisture and mechanical damage.
Do not use if packaging is wet, torn, punctured or otherwise compromised.
Rotate stock using a first-expire, first-out (FEFO) system and do not use beyond the labelled expiry date.
Duration
Single-use device \u2013 used for a single medication preparation episode and then immediately discarded.
Onset
Immediate effect in terms of enabling safe fluid aspiration and transfer during medication preparation.
