B. Braun Mini-Spike* Dispensing Pins

For pharmacy and nursing staff repeatedly drawing medication from multiple-dose vials, the B. Braun Mini-Spike* dispensing pin replaces the trial-and-error of needle re-entry with a clean, consistent access point. Each pin spikes a standard 20 mm rubber-stoppered vial once, then serves as a fixed port for repeated aspiration or injection — reducing coring, needlestick exposure, and the risk of contaminating the vial contents across multiple withdrawals.

The line centers on B. Braun's Ultrasite* valve technology, a needle-free swabbable valve that seals between uses. The Mini-Spike Dispensing Pin with Ultrasite Valve (412026) is the workhorse for multiple-dose vial access, while the version with Security Clip (413504) adds a locking cap to protect the valve between draws in busy compounding and med-prep areas. For adding medication to IV solutions, the Mini-Spike IV Additive Dispensing Pin (412012) is purpose-built for transferring drug from a stoppered vial into an IV bag or bottle.

Buyers typically ask whether these are single-patient or single-vial devices: a Mini-Spike is intended to remain on one vial for that vial's in-use life, not to be moved between containers. They're latex-free and designed to vent, which helps equalize pressure and speeds withdrawal from vacuum-sensitive vials. Because the vial is accessed without a needle at the port, staff can attach a syringe directly to the Ultrasite valve — a meaningful safety gain in high-volume settings.

Ordering tip: confirm your vials use the standard 20 mm rubber stopper before selecting, and match the pin type to the task — additive transfer versus repeated aspiration/injection — since the 412012, 412026, and 413504 each solve a slightly different workflow.

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