Scalp Vein Sets for Blood Collection and Infusion: Standard and Safety Winged Needle Options
A winged infusion set, also known as a scalp vein set or butterfly needle, has to do two demanding things at once: enter small or fragile veins smoothly, and stay securely fixed for the full duration of blood collection or short-term infusion. Both depend on needle geometry, wing design, tubing quality, and consistent manufacturing.
Winged infusion sets are widely used vascular-access devices in routine clinical supply. As a winged infusion set manufacturer and OEM/ODM supplier, Shanghai Mekon Medical Devices Co., Ltd. produces both standard and safety scalp vein sets for medical device brands, distributors, OEM/ODM projects, and clinical supply channels worldwide. Established in 2009, Mekon specializes in special medical needles, precision cannulas, and complex medical components.
Why Winged Set Design Matters
A winged set succeeds or fails on small details. The needle must puncture smoothly with minimal discomfort, the wings must provide control during insertion and stable fixation afterward, and the tubing must support steady flow for both sampling and infusion. A well-made set delivers:
- A delicately ground needle point for sharp, smooth puncture and less tissue trauma
- Soft, flexible wings for a controlled grip and secure fixation
- A large inner diameter and kink-resistant tubing for steady, reliable flow
- Wing color coding for quick, error-resistant gauge recognition
Standard and Safety Types
Mekon offers the winged set in two types that share the same focus on needle quality, wing control, tubing reliability, and color-coded gauge identification.
Clinical Use and Applications
Winged sets are valued for their versatility and gentle handling, making them a common choice across many vascular-access settings:
- Blood sampling and collection
- Short-term infusion and IV therapy
- Pediatric, geriatric, and oncology patients with small or fragile veins
- Cases where a flexible, easy-to-secure device improves handling stability
Design Features That Matter
Beyond the needle itself, several elements shape how a winged set performs in the hand. The needle point and bevel determine puncture comfort and first-stick confidence; siliconization helps reduce insertion friction; soft wings provide stable grip and easy fixation to the skin; the hub and flexible tubing connect smoothly to a syringe or line; and color-coded wings make the gauge easy to identify at a glance. Consistency across these details, lot after lot, is what distinguishes a well-made set.
OEM / ODM Customization
Mekon develops scalp vein sets from customer drawings, specifications, or samples, in both standard and safety types and across a full range of gauges and needle lengths. Configurable elements include wing type, hub material, tubing length, color coding, and packaging — including bulk pack, PE pack, or individual blister pack — with private-label options to match your brand and market.
- Gauge and needle length selection
- Wing color and wing structure options
- Tubing length and connector configuration
- Standard, safety, bulk, PE, or blister packaging
- Private-label and OEM/ODM project support
Manufacturing, Quality and Certifications
Production runs through a vertically integrated process — tube drawing and welding, precision needle grinding, cleaning, packaging, and sterilization support — on advanced equipment imported from Japan and the United States. This helps keep needle sharpness, surface finish, tubing assembly, and flow performance consistent across repeat and high-volume orders.
Mekon’s manufacturing and quality system is supported by international regulatory and quality certifications, including CE marking, ISO 13485, FDA 510(k) clearance for applicable products, MDSAP, and TGA (Australia) approval, with supply to customers across North America, Europe, China, Latin America, Africa, and Australia.