Description
The Greiner Bio-One VACUETTE® Blood Transfer Unit (BTU) is a critical safety device designed to facilitate the safe and aseptic transfer of blood from a syringe into a vacuum tube. By eliminating the hazardous practice of needle recapping or disassembling, this sterile, single-use unit significantly reduces the risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Identification
Product Identifier: VACUETTE® Blood Transfer Unit
Product Code: 450225
Brand: Greiner Bio-One
Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Sterility: Sterile
Disposable: Single use only
Packaging: 100/box, 800/case
Key Benefits
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Safety: Engineered to protect healthcare professionals from needle-stick injuries during blood transfer.
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Aseptic transfer: Maintains a closed system to prevent contamination of the blood specimen.
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Efficiency: Allows for a smooth, high-speed flow of blood into the tube without hemolysis.
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Compatibility: Designed for use with standard luer lock syringes and VACUETTE® blood collection tubes.
Applications
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Phlebotomy: Transferring blood drawn with a syringe (e.g., from difficult veins) into collection tubes.
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Pediatrics/geriatrics: Useful when small gauge needles or butterflies are used for draw but direct tube filling is difficult.
Usage Guidelines
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Connect: Attach the blood transfer unit to the syringe after the needle has been removed (or use unit with pre-attached holder).
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Transfer: Insert the vacuum tube into the holder. The vacuum will automatically draw the correct volume of blood.
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Disposal: Discard the entire unit (syringe and transfer device) in a sharps container.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
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FDA cleared.
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CE marked.
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Made in Austria (Greiner Bio-One GmbH).
Comparison with Competitor Products
The Greiner BTU is renowned for its specific engineering to prevent hemolysis, a common issue with improper syringe-to-tube transfer. Its polypropylene construction is robust and clear for visual verification.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
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Phlebotomists, nurses, lab technicians.