BD Eclipse Safety Needles

The BD Eclipse line brings engineered sharps protection to routine blood collection and injection procedures — a priority for any facility working toward OSHA compliance and lower needlestick injury rates. The design is built around a single-handed shield that snaps over the needle tip immediately after use, giving phlebotomists and nurses an audible, tactile confirmation that the sharp is safely covered before disposal.

In this collection you'll find the BD Eclipse Blood Collection Needle (368651), a multi-sample needle intended for use with standard vacuum tube holders. Its hinged safety shield activates against a hard surface or with a thumb, keeping hands behind the needle throughout activation. For high-volume draw stations, this kind of passive-assist mechanism matters: it reduces the guesswork of manual recapping and helps standardize technique across staff with varying experience levels.

Buyers evaluating the Eclipse typically want to know how it fits their existing workflow. It pairs with conventional Luer and tube-holder systems, so most labs can adopt it without overhauling their collection setup — if you standardize on threaded connections, review the compatible components in our BD Luer-Lok collection. Gauge and length selection should follow your usual draw protocol; the safety mechanism does not change the puncture experience for the patient when the needle is used correctly.

Because BD manufactures across the diagnostic and specimen-handling spectrum, it's worth stocking complementary products from the same source for consistent quality and easier ordering. Explore the full BD range, or browse microbiology-focused lines such as BD BBL and BD Difco if your lab handles culture media alongside phlebotomy.