Why must the pink safety shield on the BD Vacutainer® Eclipse™ Blood Collection Needle be gently rotated back toward the holder?
The pink shield is gently rotated back so it doesn’t obstruct your view during venipuncture and collection. The pink shield is attached to the needle to provide protection from accidental needlesticks. The shield is directly in line with the bevel of the needle and all collections are performed with the bevel in the “UP” position.
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