Description
The VanishPoint Blood Collection Tube Holder builds its safety mechanism into the holder itself, so the needle retracts directly from the patient into the holder when the end cap is closed. The clear blue body keeps the tube and blood return visible throughout the draw, and the single-use design supports compliance with sharps safety regulations.
- Retraction Built into the Holder – Closing the end cap with the needle still in the vein triggers retraction into the holder.
- Both Ends Protected – The retracted needle is enclosed, protecting users from both ends of the contaminated needle.
- Clear Blue Body – The transparent holder allows easy visualization of the tube and blood return.
- Standard Needle Fit – The holder accepts conventional multiple sample blood collection needles up to 1 1/2 in.
A Tube Holder That Retracts the Needle for You
Most needlestick injuries occur within seconds after a needle is removed from the patient, which is exactly the moment this holder is designed around. The phlebotomist threads a conventional multiple sample needle into the holder, performs the draw, and removes the last tube while the needle remains in the vein. Closing the flexible end cap then activates the mechanism, and the needle retracts out of the vein into the holder.
The design prevents recapping and needle removal, two handling steps that create exposure risk with conventional holders. Because the holder is single-use, it also supports cross-contamination control between patients. Holders arrive 10 per sleeve and 250 per case, and they are not made with natural rubber latex.
Features and Benefits
Built-In Safety Mechanism
- Pre-Removal Activation – The mechanism activates before the needle is removed, reducing exposure to the contaminated sharp.
- Prevents Recapping and Removal – The holder design removes two of the handling steps behind phlebotomy injuries.
- Both-Ends Protection – The needle retracts into the holder, shielding users from both ends of the sharp.
Draw Handling
- Flexible End Cap – The end cap closes easily from any position to trigger retraction.
- Clear Blue Body – Tube fill and blood return stay visible through the transparent holder.
- Hands Behind the Needle – Activation keeps both hands behind the needle while the mechanism fires.
Product Specifications
Holder Specifications
- Catalog Number: 22701
- Color: Clear blue
- End Cap: Flexible, attached
- Compatibility: Conventional multiple sample needles up to 1 1/2 in (38 mm)
- Not For Use With: Winged needle sets or luer adapters
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- Use: Single use
Packaging
- Holder Packaging: 10 per sleeve, 25 sleeves per case (250 per case)
- Sold As: Full case
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Why Choose VanishPoint Blood Collection Tube Holder?
Facilities that draw with conventional multiple sample needles do not need a new needle system to gain retraction, because the safety lives in the holder. One holder change upgrades every draw it touches.
- Safety Without New Needles – Existing multiple sample needle stock works with the retracting holder.
- Calmer Draw Endings – Retraction happens before the needle leaves the vein, not after it is already exposed.
- Mechanism in the Holder – Safety holders usually shield the needle, while this design retracts it into the holder body.
- Single-Use Compliance – The disposable format supports sharps safety regulations and cross-contamination control.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the safety mechanism activated?
Once the last tube has been removed and the needle is still in the patient's vein, close the end cap securely into the holder. The needle then retracts automatically out of the vein and into the holder.
Which needles work with this holder?
The holder accepts conventional multiple sample blood collection needles up to 1 1/2 in (38 mm) in length. It is not for use with winged needle sets or luer adapters.
Can the holder be reused?
No. The holder is single use, and reuse may expose staff to bloodborne pathogens. Dispose of it in a sharps container after the draw.
Is the holder made with latex?
No. The holder is not made with natural rubber latex.
How are the holders packed?
Holders come 10 per sleeve with 25 sleeves per case, for 250 holders per case. The product is sold by the full case.
