BD Microlance Hypodermic Needle 18 30G

Becton Dickinson

Medical device - hypodermic needle

Single-use 18G 40 mm conventional needle

CE marked (CE 0318) compliant with EU Medical Devices Directive / Regulation.
Manufactured under ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
Meets standards EN ISO 7864 (Sterile hypodermic needles for single use), EN ISO 6009 (colour Coding for identification), EN ISO 9626 (stainless steel tubing) and ISO 594 1/594 2 for luer fittings.
Latex Free, non Pyrogenic design, and free from DEHP and phthalates per REACH compliance documentation.

CE marked (CE 0318) compliant with EU Medical Devices Directive / Regulation.
Manufactured under ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
Meets standards EN ISO 7864 (Sterile hypodermic needles for single use), EN ISO 6009 (colour Coding for identification), EN ISO 9626 (stainless steel tubing) and ISO 594 1/594 2 for luer fittings.
Latex Free, non Pyrogenic design, and free from DEHP and phthalates per REACH compliance documentation.

Single-use 18G 40 mm conventional needle

Description

A sterile, single-use 18G × 40 mm (1.5 inch) hypodermic needle from BD’s Microlance™ 3 conventional needle range. The pink-hub needle is designed for injection or aspiration of medical fluids — including medications, fluids or blood — and is compatible with standard Luer-lock or Luer-slip syringes. It offers a precise 3-cut bevel stainless steel cannula with medical-grade silicone lubrication for smooth penetration and minimal tissue trauma.

Bnefits

Precise 3-angle bevel design for smooth and sharp penetration and reduced tissue trauma.
Thin-wall stainless steel cannula ensures reliable flow rates for injections or aspirations.
Sterile, single-use and latex-free — reducing risk of infection and allergic reactions.
Compatible with standard Luer-lock or Luer-slip syringes for broad clinical applicability.
Colour-coded pink hub (18G) enables quick identification and organisation in clinical/ag- aesthetic settings.
Manufactured under ISO / CE-certified standards, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.

Indications

Intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous injection of medications or fluids.
Aspiration or withdrawal of bodily fluids (e.g. blood sampling), where 18G × 40 mm needle is clinically appropriate.
Aesthetic procedures requiring reliable needle insertion for filler, mesotherapy or other injectable preparations — when 18G gauge and 40 mm length is required.
General clinical or surgical settings needing conventional hypodermic needles for injection or fluid aspiration.

Composition

Cannula: stainless steel AISI 304 (chromium-nickel-manganese-silicon alloy)
Needle hub and shield: colour-coded polypropylene (pink)
Bonding agent: epoxy resin used to attach needle to hub
Lubricant: medical-grade silicone oil applied to cannula (< 0.25 mg/cm²) to reduce insertion friction.

Formulation

Sterile, single-use conventional hypodermic needle, 18G × 40 mm, regular bevel, thin-wall cannula, colour-coded pink hub, compatible with Luer-slip or Luer-lock syringes.

Packaging

Individually sterile-wrapped needles (single-pack) per BD packaging standards.
Shelf box containing 100 needles.
Bulk/shipping case holds 5000 or more units (depending on distributor), per BD logistics documentation.
Packaging includes CE mark (CE 0318) and manufacturing site identifier (Fraga, Spain).

Usage

Select appropriate syringe (Luer-lock or Luer-slip) and ensure compatibility.
Ensure needle packaging is intact; do not use if opened or compromised.
Attach the needle securely to the syringe using Luer connection.
Perform injection or aspiration per clinical or aesthetic protocol, following aseptic technique.
Use only once; do not reuse to prevent cross-contamination or infection.
Dispose of used needle immediately into a proper sharps container as per local regulations.

Contraindications

Do not use if sterile packaging is damaged or opened.
Not for reuse — single-use only; reuse increases risk of infection and needle degradation.
Not suitable for patients with known allergy to stainless steel or silicone lubricant (rare).
Do not use for applications requiring non-hypodermic needle types (e.g. blood collection requiring butterfly needles) unless clinically indicated.

Adverse Effects

Local pain, bruising, bleeding, erythema or swelling at injection/aspiration site.
Risk of infection or abscess if aseptic technique is not followed.
Needle breakage or bending if misused or subjected to lateral force before/during insertion.
Potential discomfort due to needle size (18G is relatively large diameter compared with finer gauges).

Storage Conditions

Store in original sealed packaging until use to maintain sterility.
Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, extreme heat or moisture.
Protect from physical damage or deformation (especially needle bending).
Keep out of reach of children and unauthorised persons; dispose of appropriately after use.