BD AutoShield Duo pen needle
BD AutoShield Duo pen needle
The BD AutoShield Duo™ pen needle is a safety pen needle that comes in a 5-mm size to help facilitate safe insulin injections. Featuring patented automatic dual-protection shields on both ends of the needle, it helps prevent needlestick exposure and injury during injection and disposal. Conveniently, the BD AutoShield Duo™ pen needle is compatible with widely available diabetes medication pens in the United States.
Features and Benefits
Needle concealmentAn outer shield conceals the 5-mm single-use needle, so patients do not need to see it or feel intimidated by it.Reduced IM injection riskBy delivering subcutaneous injections, the 5-mm pen needle helps reduce the risk of intramuscular (IM) injections that can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients, regardless of their body mass index (BMI).1–3Large barrelThe pen needle features a large barrel for easy handling and attachment.Red indicator bandAfter users finish performing the injection and lift the pen needle away from the skin, the pen's inner shield automatically deploys and locks. A red indicator band then confirms that the shield is locked and the needle has been used.
Reduced IM injection riskBy delivering subcutaneous injections, the 5-mm pen needle helps reduce the risk of intramuscular (IM) injections that can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients, regardless of their body mass index (BMI).1–3
Thin wall technologyOur needles retain their extremely fine external dimensions but with a wider inner diameter, improving insulin flow rate and requiring less force.4
OSHA complianceThe pen needle helps meet the OSHA requirement to evaluate safer devices as they become available.5 It is the only safety pen needle that passively conceals the needle in the front and back after use, reducing nurse exposure to the needle.
Rigorous testingThe pen needle is rigorously tested for fit, function and dose accuracy.
Single-handed injection technique
Because the BD AutoShield Duo™ pen needle does not require a pinch-up technique, the risk of needlestick injury during injection may be reduced.
