Smiths Medical 4044P-1 - ABG Pulsator Plus 3ml 22Gx1" 100/CS
The Smiths Medical 4044P-1 ABG Pulsator Plus is a 3 mL arterial blood gas collection syringe designed for accurate and efficient arterial blood sampling. Supplied with a 22G x 1-inch needle, this collection device supports the controlled acquisition of blood specimens for blood gas, electrolyte, and related diagnostic testing.
The syringe is intended to help healthcare professionals obtain properly collected arterial specimens while supporting efficient sample handling in hospitals, emergency departments, intensive care units, respiratory care departments, and diagnostic laboratories. Each case contains 100 Smiths Medical 4044P-1 ABG Pulsator Plus syringes.
Key Benefits
- 3 mL syringe capacity is suitable for common arterial blood gas sampling requirements.
- Includes a 22G x 1-inch needle for arterial blood specimen collection.
- Supports accurate collection of samples used for evaluating oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance.
- Designed for convenient use in time-sensitive clinical and diagnostic environments.
- Helps standardize arterial blood collection procedures across healthcare departments.
- Single-use configuration supports infection-control practices and reduces cross-contamination risk.
- Packaged 100 per case for efficient stocking in high-volume healthcare facilities.
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 4044P-1 ABG Pulsator Plus syringe is intended for arterial blood collection procedures performed by appropriately trained healthcare professionals. It may be used when collecting specimens for compatible blood gas analyzers and laboratory testing systems, subject to the requirements of the healthcare facility and analyzer manufacturer.
Common applications include arterial blood gas analysis, respiratory status assessment, oxygenation monitoring, ventilation evaluation, acid-base balance testing, and clinical assessment of critically ill or medically complex patients. The syringe is suitable for use in emergency care, critical care, respiratory therapy, perioperative care, pulmonary departments, and hospital laboratories.
Usage Guidelines
Review the product packaging and applicable institutional procedures before use. Confirm that the package is intact, verify the product reference, and check the expiration date before beginning the collection procedure.
- Identify the patient and explain the arterial blood collection procedure according to facility protocol.
- Select and prepare the arterial puncture site using an approved aseptic technique.
- Open the package without contaminating the syringe, needle, or other sterile components.
- Collect the required blood volume using the 22G x 1-inch needle and accepted arterial sampling practices.
- Remove visible air bubbles promptly while minimizing unnecessary exposure of the specimen to room air.
- Securely close or protect the sample according to institutional procedures.
- Mix the specimen gently and thoroughly when required to distribute the anticoagulant and reduce the possibility of clot formation.
- Label the specimen immediately and transport it to the testing area within the timeframe required by the laboratory.
- Dispose of the needle, syringe, and associated materials in approved sharps and biohazard containers after use.
This product should be used only by personnel trained in arterial puncture, blood specimen handling, sharps safety, and infection prevention.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 4044P-1 should be used in accordance with its current manufacturer labeling, applicable facility policies, and established clinical procedures for arterial blood gas collection. Healthcare organizations should verify current regulatory status, product documentation, and any applicable quality or safety certifications before purchase or clinical use.
Users should follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, bloodborne pathogen precautions, and local regulations governing sharps handling and medical waste disposal. Do not use the product if the package is opened, damaged, contaminated, or expired.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with general-purpose syringes, the Smiths Medical 4044P-1 ABG Pulsator Plus is configured specifically for arterial blood gas specimen collection. Its 3 mL capacity and included 22G x 1-inch needle provide a convenient collection option for facilities seeking a standardized arterial sampling product.
Alternative ABG collection devices may differ in syringe capacity, needle gauge, needle length, safety features, anticoagulant type, mixing components, closure systems, and packaging quantity. Product selection should be based on clinical protocol, staff preference, patient population, analyzer requirements, safety policies, and laboratory specimen standards.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The Smiths Medical 4044P-1 ABG Pulsator Plus is commonly selected by hospitals, respiratory care departments, emergency departments, intensive care units, operating rooms, pulmonary clinics, and clinical laboratories. Typical users include respiratory therapists, physicians, nurses, phlebotomy professionals, laboratory personnel, and other clinicians authorized to collect arterial blood samples.
Typical application scenarios include evaluating patients with respiratory distress, monitoring ventilated patients, assessing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, investigating acid-base disorders, supporting emergency treatment decisions, and monitoring patients before or after major procedures. The 100-per-case packaging is appropriate for facilities that regularly perform arterial blood gas testing.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
- Store unopened products in a clean, dry location within the temperature and environmental conditions stated by the manufacturer.
- Rotate inventory by expiration date and inspect packaging before
