Chief, Acquisitions (90C), VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2193

65 -- BLOOD COLLECTING SUPPLIES SOL 614-00-PJR-SS1 POC Pam Rowland 901/577-7235 FAX 901/577-7242 This Medical Center is searching for a product equal to the following blood collecting supplies which are being stocked in our warehouse. (1)Blood collecting needles to be equal to the Bio-Plexus #4214 (21g x 1.5") and #4222 (22g x 1.0"). Features internal blunt safety technology, utilizes standard drawing techniques, conventional size avoids increased storage and disposal costs, easy safety activation with forward pressure on final tube; and rendered safe prior to removal from patient. (2)Quick Release Needle Holder equal to Bio-Plexus #4550. Features simple one handed disposal of needle; push button for quick release; for use with the above blood collecting needles. Please submit literature only at this time. A request for proposal is not available at this time. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423686). (0040)

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