Avanos Medical Sales Paracentesis Needle Ballard 15 Gauge 4-3/4 Inch Length Clear Blunt Tip, 5/CS

Paracentesis Needle Ballard 15 Gauge 4-3/4 Inch Length Clear Blunt Tip, 5/CS

This paracentesis needle is a Ballard Caldwell-style needle for abdominal fluid ascites sampling and drainage workflows. It fits clinical buyers who need a sterile, single-use option with a blunt tip and clear proximal hub for procedural handling. Key details include a 15 gauge format, 4-3/4 inch length, stainless steel cannula, and four offset side holes to support fluid flow.

Good Fit For

• Paracentesis procedures involving abdominal fluid ascites
• Single-use sterile procedure setups
• Facilities standardizing on Caldwell-style needles
• Buyers seeking a blunt tip 15 gauge option

Key Features

• Caldwell-style paracentesis needle for abdominal fluid ascites procedures
• 15 gauge, 4-3/4 inch length for buyers matching this procedural size
• Blunt tip and no introducer for workflows that call for this configuration
• Radiused stainless steel cannula is described as resistant to kinking, collapse, or sheering
• Four offset distal drainage holes and a fenestrated cannula help promote fluid flow
• Clear proximal hub and burnished measurement markings support depth identification

Applications and Usage

• Abdominal fluid ascites sampling
• Paracentesis drainage procedures
• Procedure trays that require a sterile single-use paracentesis needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 4 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This needle is single use.
• The configuration is without introducer.
• The tip is blunt, which may matter when matching procedural preference.
• The needle is noted as without markings for X-ray compatibility.

FAQ

• What type of procedure is this needle intended for? This paracentesis needle is intended for abdominal fluid ascites procedures.
• What size is the needle? This Ballard paracentesis needle is 15 gauge and 4-3/4 inch long.
• Is the needle sterile and single use? Yes. This paracentesis needle is sterile and meant for single use.
• Does this needle include an introducer? No. This configuration is without an introducer.
• What design details support fluid drainage and placement? The cannula has four offset side holes to promote fluid flow, and the burnished measurement markings help with depth identification. A clear proximal hub is also included.

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