These Butterfly Infusion Sets consist of a stainless steel needle with butterfly wings, a length of tubing and an adapter. This adapter fits any standard IV, blood set or syringe and contains a flange to accept secure lock.
These Butterfly Catheters make veni-puncture easier with automatic alignment of the needle in bevel up position, eliminating needle roll during insertion. After veni-puncture the wings spread flat to provide a firm anchor for taping. Since there is no bulky needle hub to tape down, there is less chance for pressure irritation to develop.
The short needle shaft, ultra-flexible tubing, and firm anchorage minimize the possibility of needle movement within the vein. The needle has thin walls and is double bevel ground. The open end needle guard permits priming with the guard in place so the needle can remain covered until the moment of use. A transparent cap covering the adapter keeps it sterile after the package is opened.
Harvard Apparatus offers four different Butterfly Catheter Infusion Sets. For easy recognition the adapter is color coded according to the gauge size. Supplied in quantities noted.