Choosing the right Gripper set comes down to a few clinical variables. Gauge (19, 20, and 22 gauge options are stocked) is selected based on the viscosity and flow rate of the infusate — larger 19G for rapid delivery or blood products, finer 22G for standard medications. Needle length — ranging from 16 mm and 3/4 inch to 1 inch — should match the depth of the implanted port and the thickness of the patient's tissue over it. Color coding on sets like the beige 19G, yellow 20G, and black 22G helps staff grab the correct size quickly.

Port configuration matters too. Sets with a Split Septum Y-Site port, such as the Gripper Plus 21-2866-24 (20G) and 21-2861-24 (22G), allow needle-free secondary medication access, while non-port versions keep the setup simple for single-line infusions. Power-injectable options like the Gripper Plus Power P.A.C. Safety Huber Needle (21-3362-24) withstand the pressures required for contrast-enhanced CT imaging through a power-rated port.

All sets are sterile, single-use, and feature low priming volumes (0.3–0.5 mL) with 8-inch tubing. For a related shielded-needle option, explore our EZ-Gripper collection.