January 22, 2025- Carilion Clinic, a not-for-profit health care organization serving more than 1 million people in Virginia, in partnership with BD, announced that Carilion is the first health system in the state and the Southeastern U.S. to provide its patients needle-free blood draws using the BD® PIVO™ Pro Needle-free Blood Collection Device. This initiative is part of Carilion’s commitment to patient-centered care, delivering on the vision of a “One-Stick Patient Experience” by reducing multiple needlesticks while improving the quality of care.
The advanced PIVO™ Pro Technology allows clinicians to use a patient’s existing peripheral IV catheter line for blood draws, leading to fewer needlesticks and less pain and anxiety for many patients. It also reduces the risk of needlestick injuries and streamlines clinical workflows, minimizing traditional IV and blood collection complications that result in redraws and potential delays in patient care.