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BD Blunt Fill Needle 18 G x 1½ in., sterile, case of 1000

BD Blunt Fill Needle 18 G x 1½ in., sterile, case of 1000

Becton Dickinson

Injection & Infusion
  • 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).

Composition

  • Stainless steel thin-wall cannula, 18 gauge, 38.1 mm (1½ in.) length.
  • 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.

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