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The MicroTaper™ Needle Introducer Set is used for percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the peripheral vasculature. The MicroTaper needle incorporates a blunting mechanism to reduce the risk of accidental needle stick injury.

The Summit Access Needle Introducer Set consists of: 1 - 0.018 inch (0.46 mm) / 0.035 inch (0.89 mm) Tapered Guidewire, Angled, Nitinol 1 - 21G (0.9 mm) Tapered Needle, 18G (1.27 mm) Max Outside Diameter, Echogenic The tapered needle consists of a stainless steel cannula with expansion feature and a translucent standard female luer lock hub. Needle is available in lengths of 3. 4. 7. 10. and 15 cm. The needle is used to gain percutaneous access to the vein or artery. The 0.018 inch tapered segment of the guidewire is advanced through the needle allowing confirmation of guidewire placement in the vasculature. The pass-through blunting mechanism is then actuated by twisting hub to needle main body, expanding the needle distal end. An audible confirmation of the actuation and locking confirms the blunting mechanism advances beyond the tip of the needle. The 0.035 inch segment of the guidewire is then advanced through the needle to desired placement. The needle is withdrawn, leaving the guidewire in place.