BD® Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1½" (40 mm) — SKU 303129 A sterile, single‑use blunt‑tipped needle designed specifically for safe aspiration of fluids from vials and ampoules, reducing the risk of needlestick injuries during medication preparation.
The BD Blunt Fill Needle 303129 features an 18‑gauge thin‑wall cannula with a blunt bevel, engineered to draw medications efficiently while minimising coring and accidental skin penetration. Its red Luer‑lock hub ensures secure attachment to compatible syringes, and the 40 mm length supports reliable access to deeper or multi‑dose vials.
Key Features
Blunt bevel tip — Helps reduce needlestick injury risk due to higher skin penetration force.
18G thin‑wall design — Larger internal diameter improves flow rate when drawing viscous medications.
40 mm length — Suitable for aspiration from standard and deep vials.
Red Luer hub — Female Luer fitting compatible with standard male Luer syringes.
Sterile, single‑use — Individually packaged with a 5‑year shelf life.
Not for injection — Intended solely for medication preparation.
We are able to process orders from non-mainland UK addresses, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
We offer FREE standard delivery to UK Mainland orders over £30
| Method | Estimated Delivery Time | Tracked | Signed For | Cost ex VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Standard Delivery | 2 - 3 Working Days* | Yes | No | £3.25 |
| Royal Mail First Class Delivery | 1 - 2 Working Days | Yes | No | £4.70 |
| Next Working Day (Order by 11am Mon-Fri) | Next Working Day If Ordered Before 11am Mon-Fri** | Yes | Yes | £9.95 |
| Method | Delivery Time | Tracked | Signed For | Cost ex VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Standard Delivery | 2 - 3 Working Days* | Yes | No | FREE |
| Royal Mail First Class Delivery | 1 - 2 Working Days | Yes | No | £1.45 |
| Next Working Day (Order by 11am Mon-Fri) | Next Working Day If Ordered Before 11am Mon-Fri** | Yes | Yes | £5.95 |
Please note: Orders over £30 will automatically be sent using tracked/signed for service. For Express Delivery we use both Royal Mail and UK Mail depending on weight.
*Royal Mail aim for 95% of parcels to arrive within 2-3 working days, in some cases it may take a little longer. We provide tracking where possible but please allow up to 5 days before reporting a non-delivery.
**Working days exclude Bank Holidays and courtier strike days which are our of our control.
For International delivery rates and delivery questions, please refer to our delivery policy here
Returns
All orders are thoroughly checked before leaving our premises. On receipt of your order we request that you check the items as soon as possible. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us by email to info@shdmedical.co.uk. Please have your order number to hand when you contact us as it will allow us to find your order quickly.
If you are unsatisfied with your order in any way, please return it to us within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange. The item must be unused, be in its original packaging and be suitable for re-sale. Items bought in the sale are non-returnable and non-refundable. Postage costs for returning items to us cannot be refunded, unless the item is faulty or damaged.
We recommend that you send your order back to us using a tracked delivery service as we cannot be held responsible for any parcel lost during transit to us.
Our return address is:
Unit 191-194 Faraday Mill Business Park
Faraday Road
Plymouth
PL4 0ST
Once your item has been returned, we will inspect it and take the necessary action as soon as possible.
Faulty/Damaged Goods:
If any item you receive from us arrives damaged, please contact us as soon as possible by email info@shdmedical.co.uk We will then advise you on the best course of action.
In most cases we will ask you to return the item to us for an exchange or refund. Unfortunately we cannot refund your postage costs when you return an item to us unless the item is faulty.
Please do not return a damaged order to us without contacting us first. If the item is faulty or damaged in any way, please do not sign for it and the courier will return the item to us. We will then send a replacement item out as soon as possible.
