AVF Needles 16G 50's Pack (Nipro)
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Technical Specifications
- Brand / Manufacturer: Nipro Corporation, Japan — Standard AVF (Arteriovenous Fistula) Needle range; 6 global production plants
- Gauge and Clinical Indication: 16 Gauge (Green colour coding); recommended blood flow rate: 300–350 ml/min per Nipro clinical guidelines
- Needle Construction: Ultra-sharp, siliconized 3-bevel tip; ultra-thin wall stainless steel cannula; oval-shaped back-eye on arterial needle; needle lengths available: 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 38mm (16G variants)
- Wing and Tube: Turnable wing (standard) or fixed wing (specify at order); tube length 300mm (standard) or 150mm (short); flexible PVC tubing with Luer-lock connector and clamp
- Sterilization: ETO (ethylene oxide) and/or Gamma sterilized; single-use only; individually packed per unit
- Pack Size: Pack of 50 units (retail/institutional); Carton of 500 units (wholesale/export — 270mm/300mm tube length); 1,000 pcs per carton for 120mm tube length variant
Frequently asked questions
The 16 in 16G refers to the gauge — the outer diameter of the needle. A lower gauge number means a larger needle diameter. For arteriovenous fistula access, Nipro's clinical guidance, consistent with nephrology literature, recommends 16G needles for patients whose blood flow rate during dialysis is between 300 and 350 ml/min. Below that range, a 17G is typically preferred. Above it, a 15G or 14G allows the higher flow rates required. The correct gauge protects the fistula from trauma and supports the dialysis prescription being delivered accurately.
A 3-bevel needle tip has three angled cutting faces at the tip instead of the single bevel found on standard hypodermic needles. The 3-bevel geometry creates a cleaner, more precise entry through the vessel wall, requiring less insertion force and causing less lateral tissue disruption. Nipro also siliconizes the needle — coating it with a thin layer of medical-grade silicone — which further reduces friction at the point of entry. For a patient being cannulated three times a week for years, the cumulative difference between a sharp, siliconized 3-bevel needle and a standard needle is significant in terms of vessel health and patient comfort.
The oval back-eye is a secondary opening near the tip of the arterial needle, positioned on the opposite side from the main bevel opening. Its purpose is to optimise blood draw during dialysis by allowing blood to enter from two points rather than one. More importantly, it reduces the risk of the vessel wall being aspirated (sucked against the needle tip) during high blood flow rates, which can cause localised vessel trauma at every session. The oval shape is specifically engineered to maximise flow while minimising the aspiration surface area.
The wings of an AVF needle are the flat tabs that grip the skin surface to secure the needle after cannulation. Turnable wings can be rotated around the needle hub after the needle is inserted, allowing the cannulating nurse to position the wings flat against the skin in the most comfortable and secure orientation relative to the fistula anatomy. Fixed wings are pre-set and cannot rotate. Turnable wing needles are preferred in clinical settings where fistula anatomy varies significantly between patients, as they offer more flexibility in securing the needle without repositioning the cannula itself.
The Nipro 16G AVF Needle is confirmed available in a retail and institutional pack of 50 units — sold as the '50's pack' through authorised distributors. For wholesale and export procurement, the standard carton size is 500 pieces per carton for the 270mm/300mm tube length variant. Sara Wellness supplies both pack configurations and can fulfill combined orders across multiple gauge sizes (14G, 15G, 16G, 17G) within a single export shipment.
Nipro AVF needles are sterilized using both ETO (ethylene oxide) and gamma radiation, depending on the production batch and market destination. Both methods meet the ISO 11135 and ISO 11137 standards for medical device sterility. The universal colour coding for 16G AVF needles is green — consistent across Nipro and the broader AV fistula needle industry standard. Colour coding allows dialysis nurses to identify the correct gauge at a glance during the preparation phase, which reduces the risk of gauge selection errors during high-volume shift work.
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