Detailed Product Description

Disposable syringes sets in blister package with aside needle

One common type of syringe consists of a hollow barrel with a piston at one end and a nozzle at the other end that connects to a needle. Other syringes have a needle already attached. These devices are often used for subcutaneous injections of insulin and are single-use (i.e., disposable). Syringes have markings etched or printed on their sides, showing the graduations (i.e., in milliliters) for accurate dispensing of drugs or removal of body fluids. Cartridge syringes are intended for multiple uses, and are often sold in kits containing a pre-filled drug cartridge with a needle inserted into the piston syringe. Syringes may also have anti-needlestick features, as well as positive stops that prevent accidental pullouts.

There are three types of nozzles:

• Luer-lock, which locks the needle onto the nozzle of the syringe.
• Slip tip, which secures the needle by compressing the slightly tapered hub onto the syringe nozzle.
• Eccentric, which secures with a connection that is almost flush with the side of the syringe.