GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles 30g | 100

Description

GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles are single-use insulin safety pen needles designed to support safe subcutaneous injections with pre-filled or reusable insulin pens. Each needle features an automatic front safety shield that covers the needle tip immediately after use, helping to prevent accidental needlestick injuries during injection and disposal and reducing the risk of cross infection.

These safety insulin pen needles are available in 30G, with 5 mm or 8 mm length options, supplied in a box of 100. The ultra-sharp, polished needle with a thin wall is engineered to support smoother insertion and enhanced insulin flow, contributing to a more comfortable injection experience.

This insulin safety pen needles non reusable design is intended for single use only, supporting best practice in sharps safety and infection prevention in both clinic and home settings.

Key Features

• Automatic front safety shield covers the needle tip after injection.
• Helps reduce needlestick injury risk during and after administration.
• Assists in lowering cross infection risk through single-use design.
• Ultra-sharp, thin-walled 30G needle for efficient insulin flow and patient comfort.
• Available in 5 mm / 30G and 8 mm / 30G sizes (box of 100).
• Simple, intuitive design to integrate seamlessly into existing insulin pen routines.

Compatibility

GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles are designed as universal fit insulin pen needles, compatible with all major insulin pens as per the manufacturer’s compatibility chart. This includes a wide range of pre-filled and reusable insulin pen devices used in routine clinical practice.

For detailed brand-by-brand compatibility (e.g. commonly used analogue and human insulin pens), refer to the current GlucoRx compatibility chart provided by the manufacturer.

Single Use Only

Each GlucoRx Safety Pen Needle is single use only and should not be reused. Reuse can:

• Increase the risk of infection.
• Blunt or damage the needle tip, causing more painful injections.
• Compromise dose accuracy and device performance.

After each injection, the needle should be removed from the pen and placed immediately into an appropriate sharps bin according to local clinical waste and sharps disposal guidelines.

Safety Shield & Mechanism

These safety pen needles have a front automatic safety shield cover that:

• Activates during or after injection so the needle tip is safely covered.
• Helps prevent accidental needle stick injury during handling and disposal.
• Reduces the risk of cross contamination between users or between procedures.

The mechanism is designed so that only the needle tip is exposed at the point of injection, then shielded again once the injection is completed.

Handling & Practical Use (High-Level)

• Attach the safety needle to the insulin pen following the pen and needle manufacturer’s instructions.
• Carry out priming / air shot procedures as recommended for the specific pen.
• Inject using the technique advised by a healthcare professional.
• After injection, allow the safety shield to cover the needle tip, then carefully remove the needle and dispose of it into a sharps bin.

Users should always follow local training and guidelines on insulin injection technique, safety pen needle usage and sharps disposal.

FAQs

Are GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles compatible with my insulin pen?
GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles are universal fit insulin pen needles, designed to be compatible with all major pre-filled and reusable insulin pens. For full details, refer to the manufacturer’s compatibility chart supplied by GlucoRx.

Do GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles retract and autosheath?
They incorporate a front automatic safety shield cover which moves to protect the needle tip after use. This helps prevent accidental needlestick injury and reduces cross infection risk during and after injection.

Can I reuse a GlucoRx Safety Pen Needle?
No. GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles are single-use devices and must not be reused. After one injection, remove the needle and dispose of it safely in a sharps bin.

What sizes are available?
GlucoRx Safety Pen Needles are available in 5 mm / 30G and 8 mm / 30G lengths in boxes of 100, providing options aligned with current insulin injection guidance and formulary recommendations for safety pen needles.

Do I need special training to use these safety needles?
Healthcare professionals and patients should be trained in correct insulin pen technique and safe sharps handling. Local policies, diabetes specialist nurse guidance and manufacturer instructions should be followed when switching from standard pen needles to insulin safety pen needles.

Additional information

Brand

GlucoRx