Aluminum Hub Blunt Needles. 18G x 1". Sterile (100/cs)

Individually packed blunt needles. Aluminum hub, luer-lock design. 2-piece polypropylene sheath and needle cap. Non-lubricated, stainless steel laser welded cannula. Hub crimp cannula attachment . The Exel Aluminum Hub Blunt Needles reduces the threat of glove perforations by almost half than when using sharp needles. Surgeons as well as their assistants are at great risks of inadvertently needle stick injury during operation. When such happens, it can result to blood-borne viruses like HIV and other infections. This lead to the proposal of blunt needle designs to avoid unwanted injury. Basically, the use of Aluminum Hub Blunt Needles reduces the number of reports for self-reported needle stick injuries by up to 69%. Choice of: 26471 - 15G x 1 1/2". 26472 - 17G x 1 1/2". 26473 - 18G x 1". 26474 - 19G x 1 1/2". 26475 - 20G x 1 1/2". To purchase Exel Aluminum Hub Blunt Needles, simply choose from the options above and click "add to cart" to complete your online order in a few easy steps..