IV & Infusion SuppliesClinical Overview
Scalp Vein Set (Disposable) (18G) is a sterile disposable butterfly needle infusion set with flexible color-coded wings, thin-walled siliconized needle, and transparent kink-resistant tubing with a luer-lock adapter on the PMBI Formulary. Flexible wings allow precise angle control and stable skin fixation during venipuncture in delicate, superficial, or fragile pediatric and geriatric veins. Indicated for short-term intravenous infusion, blood sampling, and pediatric scalp venipuncture.
Medical Device / Consumable: This product is an official PMBI surgical consumable, diagnostic, or medical device. It does not contain chemical active pharmaceutical substances.
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
For clinical venipuncture. Prime tubing with infusion solution to eliminate air bubbles. Grasp flexible wings together, insert needle into vein bevel-up until blood flashback is observed in tubing. Release wings flat against skin and secure with sterile adhesive tape. Single-use only.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Local pain, minor hematoma. Rare: Phlebitis, extravasation.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Single-use only. Intended for short-term infusions (not for prolonged indwelling venous access). Dispose of sharp needle in sharps container.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Device Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or surgical protocol guidance. Medical devices, sterile surgical consumables, and diagnostic equipment must be handled in accordance with manufacturer instructions, asepsis protocols, and applicable CDSCO Medical Device Rules (2017). Single-use disposable items must never be re-sterilized or reused.