{"product_id":"exel-hypodermic-needles-sterile-single-use-100box","title":"Exel Hypodermic Needles, Sterile, Single-Use 100\/box","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHypodermic Needles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehypodermic needle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thin, hollow, sharp-tipped medical needle used with a syringe to inject or withdraw fluids through the skin. Common uses include injecting medications (intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally) and drawing blood or IV fluids. Hypodermic needles come in many types and sizes for different purposes, but all share a pointed bevel and a hub that attaches to a syringe. They are typically single-use and sterile. (Reusing needles is strictly prohibited; after use they must go into a sharps container.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Needles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHypodermic needles vary by design according to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjection needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard straight needles used for intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), or intradermal (ID) injections. IM needles are longer (usually 1–1.5 inches) and larger bore (18–25 gauge) to reach muscle; SC needles are shorter (½–⅝ inch) and finer (25–30 gauge); ID needles are very short (⅜–½ inch) and fine (often 25–27 gauge). The tip is usually long-bevelled for smooth penetration of skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly (winged) needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e These have a short needle with two flexible “wings” and a length of tubing. They are used for venipuncture (drawing blood) or IV infusions in small veins. The wings help stabilize the needle. Butterfly needles are commonly 20–25 gauge and ¾–1 inch long, often color-coded like other needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpinal (lumbar puncture) needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long (3–4 inches), flexible needles with a pencil-point or Quincke (beveled) tip. Used to inject into the spinal canal or to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid during anesthesia or diagnostic taps. These are much longer than typical injection needles (often 22–27 gauge). They often have special stylets and safety grips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern needles often have built-in safety features (sheaths or retractable shields) that cover the needle after use to prevent needlestick injuries. These look like regular needles but lock or retract the sharp end immediately after withdrawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther specialized needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e For example, \u003cstrong\u003einsulin pen needles\u003c\/strong\u003e (very short, thin for pen injectors), \u003cstrong\u003ecatheter-over-needle\u003c\/strong\u003e for IV cannulas (once inserted, the steel needle is withdrawn leaving a flexible catheter), and \u003cstrong\u003efilter needles\u003c\/strong\u003e (with built-in filters used when drawing medication from ampoules to catch glass particles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes and Color Coding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle \u003cstrong\u003egauge\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates diameter (the larger the gauge number, the thinner the needle). Sizes typically range from about 7G (huge) to 34G (ultra fine). In medical practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIM injections:\u003c\/strong\u003e often use 18–25G (about 1–2 mm diameter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood draws\/IVs:\u003c\/strong\u003e often use 20–22G (about 0.65–0.9 mm) – epidemiologically, 21G needles are very common for phlebotomy. Larger needles (16–17G) are used for high-flow needs like blood donation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSC injections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30G (0.3–0.5 mm) are typical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eID injections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–27G for tiny dermal injections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturers often use \u003cstrong\u003estandard color codes\u003c\/strong\u003e on the needle hub to indicate gauge (as per ISO 6009). For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18G – often \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e (or pink in some systems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20G – \u003cstrong\u003epink\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21G – \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e (common for blood draws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22G – \u003cstrong\u003eblue\u003c\/strong\u003e (common IV\/phlebotomy needle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25G – \u003cstrong\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e (common insulin or vaccine needles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27G – \u003cstrong\u003egray\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003elight blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (smallest injection needles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Note: color codes may differ by manufacturer, but the ISO standard provides consistency.) Needle \u003cstrong\u003elengths\u003c\/strong\u003e also vary: intradermal and short SC needles are ~⅜–½ inch; typical SC\/IM needles are 1–1½ inches; long spinal needles are 3–4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInsertion Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper aseptic technique is crucial. Key steps (for a typical injection) include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a new sterile needle and syringe. Expel air from syringe and attach the needle firmly. Check the prescription and patient identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swab the injection site with 60–70% alcohol or chlorhexidine, moving outward in circles, for about 30 seconds and let it dry. This reduces infection risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretch the skin taut for IM injections (to help needle entry) or pinch up a fold for SC injections. Choose correct injection site (e.g. deltoid or thigh for IM, abdomen or arm for SC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the bevel up, insert the needle swiftly at the appropriate angle: \u003cstrong\u003e90°\u003c\/strong\u003e for IM (solid muscle) or sometimes SC if using a short needle; \u003cstrong\u003e45°\u003c\/strong\u003e for SC if using a longer needle and thin tissue; and about \u003cstrong\u003e5–15°\u003c\/strong\u003e intradermally so the tip is just under the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAspirate (if recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently pull back on the plunger briefly to check for blood. (If blood is seen, the needle is in a vessel – withdraw and try again at a new site.) \u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Routine aspiration before every IM injection is no longer universally required for vaccines, but many clinicians still aspirate for large-volume injections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInject medication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slowly push the plunger to administer the medication. Injecting slowly (over several seconds) decreases pain. The total injected volume depends on site and patient size (e.g. up to ~2–5 mL for large muscles, smaller for SC or ID).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithdraw and cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withdraw the needle smoothly. Immediately cover the site with gauze or a bandage and apply gentle pressure to prevent bleeding. Do not recap the needle by hand – drop it directly into a sharps container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral tips: Relax the muscle if IM (tension causes more pain). Injecting too quickly or a thick liquid can cause discomfort – use an appropriate needle gauge (thicker gauge for viscous fluids). Always use the smallest needle that is practical for the injection to minimize pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Points and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use \u003cstrong\u003esingle-use sterile needles\u003c\/strong\u003e and dispose of them in an approved sharps container. Never reuse or recap needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the correct needle \u003cstrong\u003etype, gauge, and length\u003c\/strong\u003e for the injection route and patient (child vs adult, muscle vs fat thickness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor\u003c\/strong\u003e patient after injection for any adverse reaction (rash, difficulty breathing, etc.). Have emergency equipment ready if administering large or IV injections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid local trauma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert and withdraw smoothly. Do not inject rapidly into a tight tissue compartment. For IM injections, avoid hits to bone by using correct landmarking (deltoid, gluteal, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor intradermal (e.g. allergy or TB test), the needle just under skin should raise a small bleb. For subcutaneous (e.g. insulin), inject into fat layer. 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