Protecting you while you care for the Patient
Reported Benefits
Medisystems offers a wide selection of protected needles for hemodialysis and apheresis applications. We offer a full range of gauges, cannula lengths, bevel designs and tubing lengths—and associated educational materials.
Published studies report that MasterGuard significantly reduces needlestick injuries compared to conventional, unguarded AVF needles1; as well as other numerous benefits:
| Apheresis |
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| The only needle guard proven to reduce needlestick injuries1 |
| Fingershield® anchor to protect the pressure-holding fingers through the entire process |
| Allows visualization of the needlepoint as it exits the donor |
| Does not interfere with the site selection, venipuncture technique, or tapedown |
| Audible and tactile click to confirm the needle is locked in place |
| Backeye-forward designed to reduce trauma and improve blood flows |
| Laminar flow path designed for smoother flows |
| 100% latex-free materials |
| Medisystems SlipCoat advanced silicone lubricant |
| Rotating wings available for safe needle flipping |
Helpful Steps to Venipuncture (PDF)
- Guarded Fistula Needle Reduces Needlestick Injuries in Hemodialysis; McCleary J, Caldero K, Adams T; Nephrology News & Issues, May 2002.
