Vital Disposable A.V. Fistula Needle Set - 17G (VF2517LF01E) Pack of 350

Vital Fistula Needle 17G is a single-use needle set with a stainless-steel needle featuring an ultra-thin wall and siliconised surface suitable for patients with delicate vasculature. It is paired with DEHP-free tubing for safe blood delivery. Vital AVF Needle features an ergonomic, colour-coded hub for gauge identification. Vital Fistula needle is constructed from premium stainless steel ensuring durability and precision during vascular access. Fistula needle is equipped with a siliconized coating to facilitate smooth insertion and reduce trauma to the vessel walls, thereby enhancing patient comfort.

Key Features:

• Ultra-thin-wall needle: Designed to balance insertion diameter and blood flow requirements during haemodialysis.
• Stainless-steel construction: Provides a durable needle structure for intended clinical use.
• Siliconised surface: Designed to reduce insertion friction during cannulation.
• Colour-coded hub: Supports quick gauge identification and handling by healthcare professionals.
• DEHP-free tubing: Avoids the use of DEHP plasticiser in the specified tubing.

Intended to be used by healthcare professional only

1. Check the packagingfor any damage or tear. Discard if sterilized packaging is compromised.
2. Inspect the needle gauge size against the prescribed size requirement & peel open toinspect the needle assembly.
3. Ensure the tubing clamp is closed and the end cap is tight. Prime the tubing with saline solution.
4. Palpate the fistula with the palm to check patency. Onceconfirmed, proceed with skin cleansing.
5. Apply a tourniquet to the access arm to engorge the vessel.
6. Uncap needle by twisting and pulling straight out.
7. Position the needle tip bevel up and point the needle in an antegrade direction.
8. Press down and stretch the skin with your non-dominant thumb and index finger to anchor the vessel and prevent it from rolling.
9. Penetrate the skin at a 25 to 30-degree angle & checkfor an immediate blood flashback.
10. Once flashback is achieved, lower the needle angle almost flat.
11. Insert the needle in thecenter of the vessel lumen.
12. Loosen the tubing cap to fill it with blood, lock the connections, and close the clamp.
13. Once treatment is complete, unclamp the tubing and carefully disconnect the bloodlines.

• Never use a needle that appears bent, blunt, or defective.
• Never use if packaging isn't sealed, as it poses a severe risk of bloodstream infections.
• Do not push the insert needle blindly into the tissue, as this can cause a hematoma.
• Never reposition or pull back, as re-cannulating with the same needle increases the risk of coring tissue.