Description
The BD MicroEZ Microintroducer Kit is a 3.5 French microintroducer kit with a B bevel needle and a 35 cm stainless steel guidewire, for small-gauge initial vascular access. It serves vascular access and interventional teams who start with a fine micropuncture and then size up to the working catheter.
- 3.5 French Format – the small introducer profile suits fine initial access, with size printed on the hub wings
- B Bevel Needle – the kit's needle carries a B bevel for the micropuncture entry
- 35 cm Stainless Guidewire – the included wire runs on the 0.018 in. platform the kit is built around
Micropuncture Access That Starts Small and Sizes Up
Microintroducer technique trades a large first puncture for a fine one: enter small, confirm position, then dilate up to the catheter the therapy actually needs. This kit gathers that first stage into one package, with the needle, wire and introducer matched to each other. The hub wings carry the kit's own specification in embossed print, 3.5Fr and 5 cm, so the size in hand is verifiable at the field. The B bevel needle and 0.018 in. platform wire are the standard micropuncture pairing for this French size. Kits come ten to a case, stocked for access lists in interventional and vascular services.
Features and Benefits
Kit Contents
- Microintroducer: 3.5 French, 5 cm length
- Needle: B bevel micropuncture needle
- Guidewire: 35 cm stainless steel guidewire, 0.018 in. platform
Clinical Use
- Initial Access: fine-gauge entry before dilation
- Safety Format: the kit is the line's safety configuration
- Universal Pattern: the universal kit pattern for the MicroEZ line
Product Specifications
Kit Details
- Kit Type: microintroducer kit
- Size: 3.5 French x 5 cm
- Guidewire: 35 cm stainless steel
Packaging
- Package Contents: 10 kits per case
Reference
- Manufacturer SKU: 0678935
- GTIN: 00801741038365
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Why Access Teams Start with a Micropuncture
A fine first puncture is forgiving: if the first pass misses, the vessel has taken a 21-gauge-scale insult instead of a full catheter puncture. The kit exists to make that forgiving start a stocked routine rather than a specialist habit.
- Forgiving First Pass – small-gauge entry limits vessel trauma while position is confirmed
- Matched Components – needle, wire and introducer are kitted to fit, removing pairing guesswork
- Verifiable at the Field – embossed size print on the wings confirms the kit before the drape goes down
- BD Access Portfolio – MicroEZ sits inside BD's vascular access range alongside its PICC and catheter lines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this microintroducer kit used for?
It is used to gain initial small-gauge vascular access, typically as the first stage of PICC and central line placement.
What size is this microintroducer?
3.5 French with a 5 cm length, with a B bevel needle and a 35 cm stainless guidewire on the 0.018 in. platform.
How is this product sold?
The order unit is the case: 10 kits per case. Pricing is per case, as packed by the manufacturer, and the packaging counts are listed in the specifications above.
Who uses this microintroducer kit?
Vascular access and interventional teams who start with a fine micropuncture and then size up to the working catheter.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes. MedicalEx lists this microintroducer kit under its real BD manufacturer SKU (0678935), so the item that arrives matches the manufacturer's own catalog entry.
What happens after the microintroducer is placed?
The access is dilated up over the guidewire to accept the working catheter, following the micropuncture technique this kit starts.
