Description
The BD SafetyGlide Needle is a hypodermic needle with a clear shield that slides forward over the cannula once the injection is finished. It fits treatment rooms and compounding areas that need sharps protection in both sterile procedure stock and bulk non-sterile supply.
- Sliding Safety Shield – the transparent shield advances along the needle and covers the tip after use
- Activation Assist – BD Activation Assist technology helps the shield move into place with a short push
- Sterile or Bulk – a sterile 25G procedure size and a non-sterile 23G bulk size cover two different supply roles
A Sliding Shield for Sterile Procedures and Bulk Needle Supply
The shield sits retracted during the injection, so grip, angle and depth feel like a conventional needle from start to finish. Afterwards the clinician slides the clear shield forward until it encloses the full length of the cannula, and the needle goes to disposal already covered. The sterile option is a 25G x 5/8 in. regular wall needle with a regular bevel and a blue hub, boxed for procedure and treatment rooms. The bulk option is a 23G x 1-1/2 in. thin wall needle supplied non-sterile in a case of 1,800 for high-volume preparation work where sterility is applied downstream. Keeping both roles in one shielded family means a facility can standardize its safety technique across procedure stock and bulk stock at once.
Features and Benefits
Safety Design
- Sliding Shield: the shield travels the length of the cannula and locks over the tip
- Clear Shield Body: the transparent shield keeps the needle visible during activation
- Activation Assist: the mechanism is tuned so a short forward push seats the shield
Clinical Use
- Subcutaneous Injections: the 25G x 5/8 in. sterile size is built for subQ hypodermic work
- Bulk Preparation: the 23G x 1-1/2 in. thin wall size feeds high-volume non-sterile preparation
- Regular Bevel: the sterile size carries a regular bevel and regular wall for everyday injections
Product Specifications
Needle Details
- Needle Type: hypodermic needle with sliding safety shield
- Sterile Option: 25G x 5/8 in., regular wall, regular bevel, blue hub
- Bulk Option: 23G x 1-1/2 in., thin wall, non-sterile, light blue hub
Packaging
- 25 G x 5/8 in., Sterile: 50/bx, 10 bx/cs, a case of 500 needles
- 23 G x 1-1/2 in., Thin Wall, Non-Sterile Bulk: 1,800 needles per case, bulk packed
Reference
- Manufacturer SKUs: 305901 (25 G x 5/8 in., Sterile), 304307 (23 G x 1-1/2 in., Thin Wall, Non-Sterile Bulk)
- GTINs: 00382903059010 (25 G x 5/8 in., Sterile)
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Why Facilities Standardize on One Shield for Procedures and Bulk Stock
Most needle families force a choice between sterile procedure stock and bulk preparation stock, and technique drifts when the two feel different. A single sliding-shield design across both keeps one motion, one training story and one disposal routine for the whole department.
- One Technique Everywhere – the same shield motion in the procedure room and the prep area, which keeps safety habits consistent
- Bulk Case Value – 1,800 non-sterile needles per case for preparation work that consumes needles by the tray
- Visible Confirmation – the clear shield shows the tip is covered before the needle is carried anywhere
- BD Safety Platform – SafetyGlide is BD's established shielding platform, a differentiator over unbranded shielded needles with unproven mechanisms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this shielding needle used for?
It is used for hypodermic injections in sterile procedure settings and, in the bulk non-sterile size, for high-volume preparation work that sterilizes or discards downstream.
Which size should I choose?
The size options on this listing are 25 G x 5/8 in., Sterile and 23 G x 1-1/2 in., Thin Wall, Non-Sterile Bulk. Pick the sterile 25G x 5/8 in. case for direct patient injections, or the non-sterile 23G x 1-1/2 in. bulk case for preparation work.
How is this product sold?
Sold by the case: 25 G x 5/8 in., Sterile: 50/bx, 10 bx/cs, a case of 500 needles · 23 G x 1-1/2 in., Thin Wall, Non-Sterile Bulk: 1,800 needles per case, bulk packed. Pricing is per case, as packed by the manufacturer, and the packaging section above shows the counts.
Who uses this shielding needle?
It fits treatment rooms and compounding areas that need sharps protection in both sterile procedure stock and bulk non-sterile supply.
Is this the genuine BD product?
This is the genuine BD shielding needle, not a substitute. It carries manufacturer SKU 305901, 304307, exactly as BD catalogs it.
Can the bulk needles be used directly on patients?
No. The 23G option is supplied non-sterile for preparation work, so direct patient injections should use the sterile 25G option on this listing.
