BD Grabs Clearance for New Blood Collection Device

BD has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for the BD Vacutainer UltraTouch push button blood collection set, which is equipped with proprietary needle technology that aims to improve the patient experience.

Studies show that this design can lessen the likelihood of a painful injection by using a flatter, thinner surface to help access the skin more effectively, according to the company.

"This could prove especially valuable in patient populations, such as oncology, geriatric and pediatric, that often have difficult or fragile veins," said Ana Stankovic, vice president of medical affairs for BD life sciences, preanalytical systems and global health. — Anisa Jibrell