Easy to use
Find out how easy it is to use the GRIPPER® Micro safety needle
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Small, low profile infusion site |
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Sharp non-coring trocar inserter is disposed of at time of portal access | Helps to promote clinician and patient safety |
Non-sharp, non-siliconized blunt cannula design |
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Blunt cannula provides excellent flow (when fully in portal chamber) | Blunt cannula flows straight downward as opposed to huber bevel which may not be fully through the septum or against the side of the port. The blunt cannula provides up to 40% increased flow as compared to a huber needle¹ |
Trocar, non-coring needle that locks into place for sharps disposal | Allows clinician to insert and immediately remove the trocar, helping reduce the chance of needlestick injury |
Non-absorbent, closed-cell foam pad |
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Unique safety arm provides an audible click | Notifies clinician that the sharp is securely captured |
Provides needle-free access via Needle-free Access Connector (NAC) for all Y-site products | Provides a wide range of applications: anesthesia, IV, fluid delivery, and blood draws |
Easy identification of needle gauge with color-coded C-clamps (Beige=19G, Yellow=20G, Black=22G) | Provides ease of use and convenience for clinician |
MR-conditional up to 3 Tesla | Allows for access during MRI procedures |
Dear nurse Sarah
Marie means the world to me. I can't thank you enough for making her feel so safe.
- Charles D
Dear Nurse Laura,
Thank you for your loving care of our daughter. We knew she was in good hands.
- Elise's mom,
Jennifer
Dear nurse Emily,
Miguel would be lost without his grandpa. Thank you for caring so much.
- Louis and Eva D
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¹ Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings, NIOSH Alert, 2000-108, November 1999
² Vick, Kristina M.P.H., Beling, Bill, Measurement of Flow Rates for the GRIPPER® Micro Blunt Cannula Non-Coring Safety Needle and othe Selected Infusion Sets. November 2008.