Multiple draw needles with built-in safety features.

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Multiple draw needles with built-in safety features.

  • You will be required to use multiple draw needles with built-in Safety features.
  • One example is the Puncture-Guard™ (BioPlexus) needle, which uses an internal blunt needle (detail above) that is activated with forward pressure on the final blood tube prior to withdrawal of the needle from the vein.
  • Refer to your institution's and the manufacturer's procedure manuals before using these devices.