{"title":"Defender","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDefender Safety Needle Holders\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Defender line addresses one of the most persistent hazards in any clinical setting: accidental needlestick injuries during blood collection and specimen handling. This collection centers on the \u003cstrong\u003eDefender Needle Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 1.5-inch safety holder in a distinctive purple design with an integrated adapter, built to work with standard blood collection needles while adding a protective mechanism that shields the exposed point after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor phlebotomists, lab technicians, and nurses drawing samples all day, the value here is practical rather than abstract. A safety needle holder reduces exposure to bloodborne pathogens by helping contain the used needle before disposal, supporting compliance with facility sharps-safety protocols and OSHA expectations. The 1.5-inch length keeps the device compact and easy to control during venipuncture, and the color coding makes it quick to identify on a crowded phlebotomy tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers often ask whether these holders are single-use — safety needle holders like the Defender are typically intended for single-patient use and discarded intact with the needle attached, which is what makes the built-in shielding effective. The included adapter allows compatibility with common needle systems, so it fits into most existing draw workflows without requiring new supplies across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're stocking a hospital lab, an outpatient draw station, or a mobile phlebotomy kit, the Defender offers a straightforward way to add engineered sharps protection at the point of collection. Explore related supplies in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/needles-syringes\"\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Syringes\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and browse Phlebotomy essentials to complete your blood collection setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"defender-needle-holder","title":"Defender Needle Holder","description":"Defender Needle Holder (Case of 500)","brand":"Defender","offers":[{"title":"Case (500)","offer_id":53142491070780,"sku":"118021","price":287.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3735\/5324\/files\/0deaf53a-7ed1-47d0-c4fa-39ac05c13097_m_2eb41402-f6b2-4a14-8bdf-4811b8e65dec.jpg?v=1781869774"}],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/defender.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}