19g or 21g Power Port Needles

  • 19g or 21g Power Port Needles

    Posted by Andrea Fox on November 11, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    Hello, 
    I wanted to reach out to see if any organizations use 19g or 21g power port needles. Our supply chain department is running into issues with obtaining 20g 3/4inch power port needles due to shortages (which I am sure all of you are all too familiar with). Traditionally we have used the 20g Huber needle but wanted to see if anyone has experience with other gauges and if you had success or experiences issues. Thank you in advance for your response!

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    Andrea Omsberg MSN, RN, PCNS, CPHON
    Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
    Rady Children’s Hospital
    San Diego, CA
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    Katie Garrels replied 2 years, 1 month ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Katie Garrels

    Member
    February 8, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    Hi Andrea,

    I’m not sure if your supply issues have resolved or you found something else already, but our organization uses 22g 3/4 inch power port needles from Bard. We have used these for many years without issues. Let me know if you have any questions or would like more information.

    Thank you,
    Katie

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    Katie Garrels, BSN, RN, CPN
    Clinical Resource RN
    Hematology/Oncology Service Line
    Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
    Omaha, NE
    USA
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 11-11-2021 11:24 AM
    From: Andrea Omsberg
    Subject: 19g or 21g Power Port Needles

    Hello,
    I wanted to reach out to see if any organizations use 19g or 21g power port needles. Our supply chain department is running into issues with obtaining 20g 3/4inch power port needles due to shortages (which I am sure all of you are all too familiar with). Traditionally we have used the 20g Huber needle but wanted to see if anyone has experience with other gauges and if you had success or experiences issues. Thank you in advance for your response!

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    Andrea Omsberg MSN, RN, PCNS, CPHON
    Hematology/Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
    Rady Children’s Hospital
    San Diego, CA
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