Becton Dickinson (BD) Blunt Fill Needles

Prepare medications safely and efficiently with Becton Dickinson (BD) Blunt Fill Needles. Specifically designed for drawing up fluids from vials and ampoules, these blunt-tip needles help reduce the risk of needlestick injuries during medication preparation while providing reliable aspiration performance. Trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide, BD Blunt Fill Needles are ideal for hospitals, pharmacies, ambulance services, clinics, and healthcare settings where safe medication handling is essential. BD blunt fill needles are intended for fluid aspiration only and are not designed for patient injection.

Key Product Features

• Blunt Tip Design: Helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries during medication preparation
• Designed for Drawing Up Medications: Suitable for aspiration of fluids from vials and ampoules
• 18G Thin Wall Construction: Large internal diameter helps improve flow rates when drawing viscous medications
• Minimises Vial Coring: Designed to reduce damage to vial stoppers during medication preparation
• Luer Compatible: Compatible with standard Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip syringes
• Single-Use Sterile Device: Supplied sterile for safe medication preparation

Who Is It For?

This product is ideal for:

• Hospitals and NHS Trusts
• Pharmacy Departments
•  Ambulance Services
• GP Practices
• Community Healthcare Teams
• Vaccination Clinics
• First Responders
• Healthcare Professionals involved in medication preparation

Specifications

• Brand: Becton Dickinson (BD)
• Product Type: Blunt Fill Needle / Drawing-Up Needle
• Gauge: 18G
• Dimension: 1.2mm x 40mm
• Needle Wall: Thin Wall Design
• Sterility: Sterile, Single Use
• Connection: Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip Compatible
• Intended Use: Aspiration of fluids from vials and ampoules
• Category: Medication Preparation & Injection Accessories

How to Use

1. Attach the BD Blunt Fill Needle securely to a compatible syringe
2. Remove the protective cap
3. Insert the blunt needle into the vial stopper at a 90° angle
4. Draw up the required volume of medication according to local clinical protocols
5. Remove the blunt fill needle and replace with an appropriate administration device if required
6. Dispose of the needle safely after single use in an approved sharps container

Becton Dickinson Blunt Fill Needles FAQs

What are BD Blunt Fill Needles used for?

BD Blunt Fill Needles are designed for drawing up medications from vials and ampoules prior to administration. They are intended for medication preparation rather than injection.

Can these needles be used for injections?

No. BD Blunt Fill Needles are not intended for human injection and should only be used during medication preparation.

Why use a blunt fill needle instead of a standard needle?

The blunt tip design helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries during medication preparation while maintaining efficient fluid aspiration.

Are these compatible with standard syringes?

Yes. BD Blunt Fill Needles are compatible with standard Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip syringes.

Are BD Blunt Fill Needles sterile?

Yes. BD Blunt Fill Needles are supplied sterile and are intended for single-patient, single-use applications.

Why Choose DS Medical?

DS Medical supplies trusted clinical consumables and medication administration products to healthcare professionals throughout the UK. We work with leading manufacturers such as BD to provide reliable, high-quality products that support safe patient care and medication preparation in hospitals, community healthcare, emergency services, and primary care settings.