What is a Butterfly Needle and Vacutainer used for?
A Butterfly Needle and Vacutainer are commonly used for accurate and efficient blood collection, especially for patients with small or difficult veins. They are widely used in medical procedures, including regenerative therapies like PRP and PRF treatments.
Butterfly Needle and Vacutainer Instructions
- Hold the "wings" of the butterfly needle between your thumb and index finger for better control.
- Insert the needle into the vein at a slight angle and allow blood to flow into the collection tube.
- Once the needle is in place, connect the collection tube to allow blood to flow.
- When the blood draw is complete, cover the needle securely. Dispose of the needle and set properly, following your local biomedical waste regulations.
Which products work best with a Butterfly Needle?
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Classic PRP Tube
Learn MoreThe Integrity Classic PRP Tube is a15mLPRP tube that contains a separation gel and anticoagulant to ensure the separation of red and white blood cells from the platelet rich plasma.
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Classic PRF Tube
Learn MoreThe Integrity Classic PRF 15mLTube is an additive free tube. It does not contain an anticoagulant therefore the product can produce a fibrin clot