- Commonly used in medical and laboratory settings for applications requiring highly precise, small-volume measurements
Uses
- Tuberculin skin testing:
- The primary use for a tuberculin syringe is for a Mantoux skin test, which checks for tuberculosis (TB) infection
- A trained professional injects a small amount of purified protein derivative (PPD) via an intradermal injection on the forearm
- Allergy testing:
- Health professionals use this type of syringe to administer small, precise amounts of allergens for allergy skin tests
- Vaccinations:
- The precise dose control makes it suitable for administering vaccines, especially for pediatric patients or in situations where very small doses are required
- Pediatric medication:
- It is ideal for accurately measuring and administering small doses of liquid medication to infants and young children
- Injections of specific medications:
- This syringe can be used for other injections requiring small, accurate doses, such as heparin or certain hormones, which are administered subcutaneously
- Drawing blood samples:
- In some cases, a small syringe can be used to draw blood samples for laboratory testing
Features
- Dosage and accuracy features
- Precision graduations:
- The syringe barrel is marked with precise, clear graduation marks in 0.01 mL increments for exact dosing control
- Ultra-clear barrel:
- The barrel is made from clear polypropylene, allowing for easy visualization of the contents and identification of air bubbles
- Smooth plunger action:
- A silicone-coated barrel ensures the white-colored polyethylene plunger moves consistently and smoothly for accurate filling and injection
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Safety and durability features
- Integrated plunger stop:
- The plunger includes an end-stop to prevent it from being accidentally pulled out of the barrel, which helps avoid spillage
- Latex-free:
- The syringe contains no natural rubber latex, reducing the risk of allergic reactions for patients and users
- Tamper-evident packaging:
- Each syringe is individually wrapped in a tamper-evident, peel-apart blister pack to ensure sterility is maintained until use
- Durable construction:
- The syringe is made from sturdy polypropylene and polyethylene co-polymer for reliable performance
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Connectivity and usage features
- Luer slip tip:
- The tip is a Luer slip, which allows for quick and secure connection to standard conventional and safety needles, as well as other compatible accessories
- Sterile and single-use:
- A disposable medical device, sterilized using an electron beam for safe and hygienic single use
Contents:
- 100 Syringes per Box
- 10 Boxes per Case
