BD Vacutainer® Blood Collection Set

Single use, sterile blood collection set with pre-attached holder used to perform venipuncture for the purpose of collecting venous blood samples.

Clinically demonstrated to reduce needlestick injuries.

• Features safety shield which locks over the needle when activated by the user to reduce the risk of an accidental needle stick injury
• Pre-attached needle is 21g, 19mm (green)
• Tubing is 12" (305mm)
• Sterile, single use
• DEHP-free
• Latex-free
• Sold singly

Instructions for activation - one-handed technique:

1. Upon completion of collection, apply light pressure to site using three fingers
2. Remove the Safety-Lok Blood Collection Set by grasping the translucent yellow safety shield grip area (top of yellow safety shield) with the thumb and index finger while at the same time grasping the tubing securely with the other 3 fingers
3. Advance translucent yellow safety shield forward with thumb and index finger until the needle is completely covered and a click is heard, indicating that the safety shield is locked in place over the needle tip
4. Once the safety shield is completely advanced, immediately dispose of the device in an approved sharps container

Instructions for activation - two-handed technique:

1. Upon completion of collection, apply light pressure to site using three fingers
2. Withdraw blood collection set by grasping the translucent yellow safety shield grip area (top of yellow safety shield) with the thumb and index finger
3. With the opposite hand, grasp tubing between thumb and index finger
4. Push the yellow shield forward until the needle is completely covered. An audible click may be heard when the safety shield is locked into place. Discard immediately into an approved sharps container