Hypodermic Needle 18G x 1.5 Sterile Disposable

Description

1. Product Overview

The Hypodermic Needle 18G x 1.5″ Sterile Disposable is a precision-engineered, single-use medical device designed for high-viscosity fluid aspiration, large-volume medication withdrawal, and intravenous access preparation in clinical and pharmaceutical environments. Its primary industrial use spans hospital pharmacies, biomanufacturing cleanrooms, and veterinary mass-vaccination programs. The key value proposition lies in its optimal balance of inner bore diameter (18G) and shaft length (1.5 inches), enabling rapid flow rates without compromising structural integrity—a strategic asset for healthcare systems seeking to reduce procedural time and needlestick risk across high-throughput settings.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material Composition: Medical-grade stainless steel (304 series) cannula; polypropylene or polyethylene hub; ISO 10993-compliant silicone lubricant coating

• Sharpness Standard: Triple-bevel lancet point geometry; penetration force ≤ 0.8 N (tested per ISO 7864:2016)

• Physical Characteristics: Color-coded hub (pink for 18G); translucent hub for flash visualization; length tolerance ±0.1 inches

• Sterility Method: Ethylene oxide (EtO) or gamma irradiation; SAL (Sterility Assurance Level) of 10⁻⁶

• Packaging Options: Peel-open individual blister packs (50/box, 1,000/case); bulk sterile nested trays (500/tray) for automated filling lines

• Shelf Life: 5 years from date of manufacture when stored in original packaging at 10°C–40°C, ≤80% RH

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Large-Volume Pharmaceutical Compounding: Enables rapid withdrawal of reconstituted lyophilized powders (e.g., antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies) from 20 mL–50 mL vials; outperforms narrower gauges (e.g., 21G) by reducing aspiration time by 40%, directly improving pharmacy technician throughput.

• Blood Bag Filling & Donation Centers: Used for whole blood collection into 450 mL–500 mL bags; the 1.5″ length reaches deep antecubital veins in diverse patient populations while the 18G bore prevents hemolysis (shear rate < 2,000 s⁻¹), a critical advantage over 16G which increases hemolysis risk.

• Veterinary & Large-Animal Mass Vaccination: Preferred for subcutaneous and intramuscular injection in cattle, swine, and equine protocols; the robust gauge resists bending through thick dermis and rubber vial stoppers, reducing needle replacement frequency by 3× compared to standard-wall 20G needles.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Lot-to-lot laser-verified bevel geometry and lumen patency; zero-burr manufacturing process validated via 100% automated optical inspection.

• Supply Reliability: Dual-continent production redundancy (Asia and Europe) with safety stock of 50 million units; 5-day lead time for repeat orders.

• Logistics Capability: Temperature-stable, crush-resistant cartons validated for ISTA 2A transport standards; ready for drop-ship to any GMP warehouse or central sterile supply.

• Price Competitiveness: Tiered pricing from 30% below leading premium brands (e.g., Becton Dickinson) at volume, while maintaining ISO 13485 and CE-MDR certification.

• Sustainability: Recyclable polypropylene hubs and paper-poly laminate blister materials; reduced packaging weight by 22% versus industry average, lowering Scope 3 shipping emissions.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 metric tons (MT)
  Equivalent to approx. 4.8 million units depending on packaging configuration.

• Loading Capacity: 20 MT per standard 20-foot dry container
  *Palletized: 20 Euro-pallets (800 × 1,200 mm), stack height 1.8 m, gross weight per pallet ≤ 1,000 kg.*