Specifications
| Manufacturer | Medicina |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | BN02 |
| Type | Blunt fill needle with filter |
| Gauge | 18G |
| Length | 1.5" (38mm) |
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Packaging | Individually packaged, box of 100 |
| Materials | Latex free, DEHP free |
| Compliance | EU directive 2010/32/EU compliant |
| Colour coding | Green writing, lilac hub, red needle shield |
| NPC code | FTR1769 |
Use and handling notes
- For medicines drawn from a glass ampoule, use a filter needle for draw-up, then change to a blunt needle before injecting into an infusion bag, in line with local policy.
- If puncturing a rubber stopper, puncture centrally and at 90 degrees to help minimise the risk of catching the internal wall of the stopper.
Reviews
The Medicina 18G Blunt Fill Filter Needle (BN02) is a single-use, sterile needle designed for drawing up fluids that will be administered intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously. It is intended for safer medicine preparation from glass ampoules, helping reduce the risk of needlestick injuries compared with a standard sharp needle.
Supplied in a box of 100, each needle is individually packaged and colour coded for quick identification in clinical environments.
Key features and benefits
- Blunt fill needle with filter (BN02), designed for drawing up from glass ampoules, supporting safer preparation workflows.
- EU directive (2010/32/EU) compliant, supporting needlestick injury prevention requirements for healthcare settings.
- Sterile and single use, supplied individually packaged to support infection control and stock rotation.
- Latex free and DEHP free, suitable where latex and plasticiser content is a consideration.
- Colour coded connector and packaging, helping reduce selection errors in busy clinical areas.
- 18G x 1.5" (38mm), a large bore option for efficient draw-up when preparing fluids from ampoules.
