{"product_id":"bd-vacutainer-eclipse-blood-collection-needle-21g-125in-green-50","title":"BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needle with Preattached Holder 21G 1.25in Green - Pack of 50","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Blood Collection Needle with Preattached Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium, safety-engineered blood collection needle designed for reliable, accurate venepuncture and vacuum blood sampling. Featuring a \u003cstrong\u003e21G x 1.25\" (0.8mm x 32mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e needle and a \u003cstrong\u003epreattached integrated Vacutainer holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, this needle-holder combination delivers a secure, stable grip for efficient single-handed blood draw — no separate holder required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eclipse safety shield provides \u003cstrong\u003epassive needle retraction\u003c\/strong\u003e after blood collection, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injury to healthcare professionals. Each pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e50 individually packaged sterile needles with preattached holders\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for immediate use. BD product reference \u003cstrong\u003e368650\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufacturer code \u003cstrong\u003eVS368650\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Are These Needles For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNHS Phlebotomy Departments\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-volume routine blood collection and venepuncture clinics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGP Surgeries \u0026amp; Health Centres\u003c\/strong\u003e — blood tests and diagnostic sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHospital Wards \u0026amp; Outpatient Departments\u003c\/strong\u003e — blood sampling for diagnostics, monitoring, and clinical assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Donation Centres\u003c\/strong\u003e — donor blood collection procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity \u0026amp; District Nursing\u003c\/strong\u003e — home visit blood draws requiring portable, safe needle solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Health \u0026amp; Screening Clinics\u003c\/strong\u003e — health screening, pre-employment, and monitoring blood tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine Venepuncture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard blood draw for diagnostic testing, monitoring, and clinical investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Blood Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes for closed-system, multi-tube blood sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaediatric \u0026amp; Geriatric Sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21G gauge suitable for adults with accessible veins; paired with appropriate tube selection for lower-volume draws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Screening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, reliable blood draw in high-throughput occupational health settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Code (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e VS368650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21G (0.8mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" (32mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green (21G standard colour coding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preattached BD Vacutainer holder — integrated, no separate holder required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eclipse passive needle retraction shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterile, single-use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 needles with preattached holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes (all standard sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero-rated (medical needles are VAT-exempt in the UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Medical, UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEclipse Passive Safety Shield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle retracts passively after use — significantly reduces needlestick injury risk for healthcare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreattached Vacutainer Holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated holder eliminates need for separate holder procurement; provides secure, stable grip during blood draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21G x 1.25\" Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most widely used gauge for routine adult venepuncture — balances patient comfort with efficient blood flow rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Colour Coding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21G international colour standard — instant gauge identification at the point of care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-System Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with BD Vacutainer tubes for hygienic, closed-system multi-tube blood sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile Single-Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually wrapped for guaranteed sterility; eliminates cross-contamination risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBD Quality Assurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured by BD, a global leader in medical devices; meets all relevant EU and UK MDR standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAT-Exempt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero-rated for VAT in the UK as a qualifying medical device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Charles Medical?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched from UK warehouse — no long international lead times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine BD Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic BD Vacutainer Eclipse needles — not compatible alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNHS \u0026amp; Procurement Orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us for volume pricing for phlebotomy departments and NHS trusts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders processed promptly with tracked UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Pack?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 × BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needles 21G 1.25\", individually wrapped, with preattached Vacutainer holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect appropriate BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes for the required tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply tourniquet to the patient’s arm approximately 7–10cm proximal to the intended venepuncture site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the venepuncture site with an appropriate antiseptic wipe and allow to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the needle assembly from sterile packaging immediately before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the needle cap and perform venepuncture using standard phlebotomy technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the first BD Vacutainer tube into the holder and allow vacuum to draw blood; change tubes as required following correct order of draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the tourniquet and remove the final tube before withdrawing the needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate the Eclipse safety shield immediately after needle withdrawal to cover the needle tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of the used needle assembly in an appropriate sharps container in accordance with local clinical waste guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not resheath or reuse the needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the BD Vacutainer Eclipse needle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BD Vacutainer Eclipse is a safety blood collection needle featuring a passive eclipse shield that automatically covers the needle tip after withdrawal from the vein. 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This saves preparation time and reduces the number of components required at the point of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this needle compatible with BD Vacutainer tubes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BD Vacutainer Eclipse needle with preattached holder is compatible with the full range of BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes, including EDTA, lithium heparin, serum, fluoride oxalate, and all other standard Vacutainer tube types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the BD Vacutainer Eclipse needle single-use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This needle is designed for single-use only. Reuse of blood collection needles poses a serious infection risk and is contrary to clinical guidelines and UK healthcare regulations. Dispose of after each use in an appropriate sharps container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these needles VAT-exempt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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