Using a syringe needle to transfer venous blood to a blood collection tube or blood culture bottle is both a dangerous procedure and an OSHA-prohibited practice. The BD Vacutainer® blood transfer device is designed with healthcare workers' safety in mind. This latex-free, single-use device reduces the risk of transfer-related injuries while maintaining the specimen integrity required for accurate disease diagnosis.
*As of April 2019, each product will be now be packaged in 6-unit strips, with perforations between the units for easy separation. This new configuration is designed to provide you with easier storage and handling versus individual blister packaging. Please note that product performance remains unchanged.