Filter Needles for Safe Medication Transfer

When drawing medication from a glass ampule, tiny glass particles can enter the syringe along with the drug. Filter needles are designed to intercept those particulates, capturing microscopic debris before it reaches the patient. This collection features B. Braun Filters-Needle medication transfer needles, a trusted choice for pharmacies, hospitals, and infusion settings where preparation accuracy matters.

Each B. Braun filter needle carries a 5 micron filter integrated into a 19-gauge stainless steel shaft with a beveled tip for smooth withdrawal. You'll find both the 1-inch (415040) and 1-1/2 inch (415030) lengths, letting you match the needle to your vial or ampule depth. All are sterile, single-use, and supplied without a syringe so they attach to whatever luer fitting your protocol requires.

A common question: can a filter needle be used for both drawing up and injecting? No. Filter needles are intended for medication transfer only. The particles trapped during aspiration would be pushed back through if the same needle were used to inject, so the standard practice is to swap to a fresh injection needle before administration. Discard the filter needle after a single transfer to keep the filter function intact.

If your workflow relies on filtered venting or straw-style aspiration instead, compare the Filter Straw and Uni-Filter options. For safety-engineered administration hardware, the Needle-Pro line offers passive sharps protection to help meet needlestick prevention requirements.