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JeanW

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Which ones do you like best and why?

I’ve been using BD syringes and haven’t been too happy with them - sticky sticky plungers and needles that are already bent at an angle when I first open it up.

Please tell what you use.
 
JeanW said:
sticky sticky plungers and needles that are already bent at an angle when I first open it up.
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Are you priming your syringes first? There's a lubricant inside the syringes so if you pull the plunger in and out a few times, it usually stops the stickiness problem.

As for the bent needles, it's really important to pull the caps off totally straight. The needles are made with such thin metal that it doesn't take hardly anything to bend them.

All syringes seem to have good points and bad points. It's finding one brand that you can deal with that's the important part. Sure would be nice if there was some kind of quality control and regulation on how syringes are made!
 
FurBabiesMama said:
Monoject Ultra Comfort
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I will never ever look at another syringe. I've used the 1/2" needle U100's on U40 cats for years, easy to read and top quality.
They can be very hard to find in Canadian stores.
Newbies reading this, do NOT use a different 'U' syringe than instructed by your vet.
 
Chris & China said:
Are you priming your syringes first? There's a lubricant inside the syringes so if you pull the plunger in and out a few times, it usually stops the stickiness problem.

As for the bent needles, it's really important to pull the caps off totally straight. The needles are made with such thin metal that it doesn't take hardly anything to bend them.

All syringes seem to have good points and bad points. It's finding one brand that you can deal with that's the important part. Sure would be nice if there was some kind of quality control and regulation on how syringes are made!
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@Chris & China thanks to you also :bighug:

Yes, I am priming the syringes. It helps some - but they are still sticky. :rolleyes:

I do pull the cap off straight, yes. Agree there should be quality control. :)

The ones I like best are Thinpro but as far as I can find they don’t make them with half unit markings.
 
Does anyone know of a U100 syringe with a 1/2" needle and half-unit markings? BD doesn't seem to have this and I'd like try switching from 5/16".

Thanks! - Tom
 
JeanW said:
Which ones do you like best and why?

I’ve been using BD syringes and haven’t been too happy with them - sticky sticky plungers and needles that are already bent at an angle when I first open it up.

Please tell what you use.
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I use these also,pisses me off teh markings arent always lining up
 
I wanted to see if they would give me more confidence that a shot has been successfully administered. And I've seen them mentioned in a couple places. Ah, here's one. 2010 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines, which does, however, cover both cats and dogs:

Do not use “short” needles. A standard 29-g, half-inch length needle is recommended.

Not a big deal. I'm doing OK with the 5/16" needles, just thought the longer one might be worth a try.
 
Could one of you do me a favor and look up the NDC number on the box? I could not find it anywhere online and my pharmacy, where I have an Rx for syringes with refills, can't try to order them without this. (When practical, I like to still try to shop in stores.) Thanks!
 
That seems to be the manufacturer's part number. I don't know why I can't find an NDC number, as I can for the BD syringes. No big deal. I see our vet next week and can ask her to write me a fresh script I can use with ADW. Thanks for looking!
 
JeanW said:
Which ones do you like best and why?

I’ve been using BD syringes and haven’t been too happy with them - sticky sticky plungers and needles that are already bent at an angle when I first open it up.

Please tell what you use.
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these BD syringes are on national back order per my pharmacy,anyone else have this issue?
 
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