The BD AutoShield Duo™ pen needle is a safety pen needle that comes in a 5-mm size to facilitate safer insulin injections.1 Featuring patented automatic dual-protection shields on both ends of the needle, it helps prevent needlestick exposure and injury during injection and disposal.
Reduced IM injection risk
By delivering subcutaneous injections, the 5-mm pen needle helps reduce the risk of intramuscular (IM) injections that can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in patients, regardless of their body mass index (BMI).1–3
Thin wall technology
Our needles retain their extremely fine external dimensions but with a wider inner diameter, improving insulin flow rate and requiring less force.4
OSHA compliance
The pen needle helps meet the OSHA requirement to evaluate safer devices as they become available.5 It is the only safety pen needle that passively conceals the needle in the front and back after use, reducing nurse exposure to the needle.
Rigorous testing
The pen needle is rigorously tested for fit, function and dose accuracy.
Single-handed injection technique
Because the BD AutoShield Duo pen needle does not require a pinch-up technique, the risk of needlestick injury during injection may be reduced.