Disposable Butterfly Blood Collection Needle

The butterfly wing blood drawing needle is different from other needles mainly because of its design and needle size. Its small needle is suitable for puncturing small veins that are difficult to locate and access — it can even be used for superficial veins. The two plastic flaps on the sides of the needle are also useful for accessing small and superficial veins. Nurses or any other medical professionals pinch these winged flaps to have better control of the needle, allowing better navigation and puncture on small veins. The butterfly wing blood drawing needles are useful for performing venipunctures on infants,children and elderly patients to collect blood samples. Medical professionals use shallower angles for butterfly needles, unlike IV catheters. The needle size makes the device easier for them to insert into the veins. Winged needle come with flexible tubing at the other end, making it easier to connect to another specimen tubing during blood collection.