A butterfly needle is a device used to access a vein for drawing blood or giving medications. Some medical professionals call a butterfly needle a “winged infusion set” or a “scalp vein set.” The set ...

LITTLE ELM, Texas, November 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retractable Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: RVP) announces its EasyPoint® Blood Collection Tube Holder with Needle has received an Innovative ...

This nearly autonomous medical robotic system uses ultrasonic imaging to locate a suitable forearm vein, then inserts a needle at the critical angle and distance, and finally draws a sample of blood.

A blown vein happens when a needle goes into your vein and out the other side. Some causes include using the wrong-sized needle, inserting the needle at the wrong angle, and moving during insertion. A ...

Getting your blood drawn is something that is pretty routine in healthcare settings. While routine, it still requires dexterity, a gentle touch and a keen eye to find a suitable vein. Venipuncture, ...

Bioengineers in South Korea have succeeded in developing an intravenous needle (IV) that can bend and flex as it enters the human body. The softening IV needle is rigid at room temperature, similar to ...

Patients at Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health's hospitals and clinics across Northern California could soon have their blood drawn a little differently. Instead of sticking a patient with a ...

Retractable Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: RVP) announces its EasyPoint® Blood Collection Tube Holder with Needle has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient®, the largest ...