Winged Collection Sets
Winged blood collection sets or “butterfly” collection sets can facilitate blood specimen collections when larger quantities of blood are needed, when the patient’s veins are fragile or difficult to access using a straight needle, and with patients who have trouble remaining still or immobile during blood specimen collection. Typically available with shorter and smaller needles, winged collection sets can also be more comfortable for patients.
The “wings” refer to flexible flat plastic pieces attached to either side of the needle base. They attach to the needle at a slight angle to help avoid blood vessel damage or lumen occlusion. Since the needles are not stabilized by a syringe or tube holder, the phlebotomist can pinch the wings together to use as a handle to control the needle placement. After insertion, the wings can then be spread open and taped to the skin to comfortably maintain the needle position during the blood draw.
Find winged blood collection sets with varying attached tubing lengths, needle gauges and lengths, and with Luer and non-Luer connection options.
Featured Products
BD Vacutainer™ Push Button Blood Collection Set
Provides an extremely high level of protection at the push of a button. BD™ Vacutainer™ Push Button Blood Collection Set are sterile, closed systems for venous blood collection. Push-button needle retraction can be activated in-vein with one hand to prevent needle stick injuries.
BD Vacutainer™ Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Sets
Slim, easy-to-handle set allows needle to be easily and completely retracted into the translucent plastic shield and securely locked in place after use
BD Vacutainer™ Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Sets with Pre-Attached Holder
Ready to use right out of the package, with no assembly required. BD Vacutainer™ Safety-Lok™ Blood Collection Set with Pre-Attached Holder are sterile, closed systems for venous blood collection. Each versatile set includes an irreversible safety mechanism to help prevent needle stick injuries.
Greiner Bio-One Winged Safety Blood Collection Set Plus Holder
Pre-attached set with holder is a practical, ready-to-use solution that saves time.
BD Vacutainer™ Winged Safety Push Button Blood Collection Sets without Luer Adapter
Blood collection set offers in-vein safety activation provides split-second protection against accidental needlestick injuries
Kawasumi™ Safety K-Shield™ Advantage Winged Blood Collection Sets
Fast and simple one-step activation with an audible click
ICU Medical Saf-T Wing™ Winged Blood Collection Sets
The Saf-T Wing™ Blood Collection & Infusion Set handles delicate venous blood draws, utilizing a safety feature activated with a simple one- or two- handed technique. The Saf-T Wing™ Blood Collection & Infusion Set is available in three needle sizes, two tubing lengths, and with or without a pre-attached Saf-T Holder™ device.
Kawasumi™ Safety K-Shield™ Advantage Winged Blood Collection Sets With Pre-Attached Tube Holder
Fast and simple one-step activation with an audible click
Terumo™ Surflo™ Winged Infusion Sets
Secure, safe and simple I.V. therapy permits continuous access to a vein with minimum discomfort
Covidien Monoject™ Angel Wing™ Multi-Sample Female Transfer Set
Designed for the safe transfer of blood from syringes directly into blood culture bottles
Kawasumi™ Standard Winged Blood Collection Set
Flexible wings with textured surface for secure grip
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Set Components
Winged blood collection sets have a six-or 12-inch lengths of tubing attached to the back of a needle. The tubing, which should not kink, curl, or clog, usually ends with a Luer connector. Some tubing is pre-attached to a blood tube holder for convenience or to help maintain sterile conditions.
Many winged collection sets are also equipped with passive or active needle covers and caps to help avoid accidental needlesticks. Needles are usually available in lengths of one or one and a half inches and in gauges between 21 and 25.
Winged blood collection sets are also used for infusing fluids and medications and are intended for a single use.