The BD Vacutainer Safety-Lok blood collection set 367284 features a light blue 23G winged needle with an outer diameter of 0.6 mm and a length of 19 mm. The flexible tubing measures 178 mm; a Luer adapter is included. It is a sterile single-use product for venipuncture.

23G corresponds to an outer diameter of 0.6 mm, while 21G is 0.8 mm. The thinner 23G version may be considered for smaller or difficult-to-access veins. The smaller lumen may affect blood flow and potentially sample quality. The size is selected by trained personnel based on the patient's veins and laboratory requirements.

Both versions feature a 23G cannula (0.6 × 19 mm) with a Luer adapter. Item 367284 has a 178 mm tube, while item 367288 has a 305 mm tube. The longer tube offers greater freedom of movement, while the short version has a lower dead space volume.

After venous blood collection, the integrated safety shield is manually slid over the needle according to the instructions for use until it audibly clicks into place. This reduces the risk of needlestick injuries but does not eliminate it entirely. The mechanism can be activated with one hand. The used set must then be disposed of in a suitable puncture-resistant sharps container.

Item number 367284 has a Luer adapter for connection to a suitable BD Vacutainer holder and compatible blood collection tubes. A holder is not pre-assembled with this version. The combination required for blood collection and the order of sample collection are determined by the respective manufacturer and laboratory instructions.

The standard BD package for item 367284 contains 50 sterile single-use blood collection sets; the outer carton contains 200 units. The sterile packaging must be inspected before use. After single use, the set is disposed of in a suitable puncture-resistant sharps container with the needle guard activated.