BD PEN NEEDLE 1X10

About

BD Pen Needles are sterile, single-use medical devices designed for use with insulin pens and other medication delivery pens. These needles are engineered for optimal patient comfort and safety, featuring thin walls and fine gauges to minimize pain during injection. They are available in various lengths and gauges to suit individual patient needs, injection sites, and medication viscosity. The design ensures a secure fit onto most major brands of medication pens, providing a reliable and consistent delivery of medication. Proper use involves attaching a new, sterile needle for each injection and disposing of it safely after use to prevent contamination, infection, and needle-stick injuries. The advanced technology behind BD Pen Needles aims to make self-injection a less daunting and more comfortable experience for patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes.

Uses

• Subcutaneous injection of insulin.
• Administration of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
• Injection of growth hormone.
• Delivery of other pen-device medications.

Directions For Use

Twist a new, sterile pen needle onto the medication pen. Remove the outer and inner protective caps. Inject into the skin as directed by a healthcare professional. Dispose of the needle safely after a single use.

Benefits

• Minimizes pain during injection due to fine gauge.
• Ensures accurate and consistent medication delivery.
• Sterile for each single use, preventing contamination.
• Easy to attach and detach from pen devices.
• Compatible with most major medication pens.
• Reduces the risk of lipohypertrophy with proper rotation.

Side Effects

• Pain or stinging at the injection site.
• Minor bruising or bleeding.
• Localized swelling or redness.
• Infection if sterile technique is not followed.
• Lipohypertrophy (fat lumps) with repeated use in same spot.
• Allergic reaction to needle material (rare).
• Nerve damage (extremely rare).
• Skin irritation.
• Discomfort during penetration.
• Needle stick injury (if mishandled).
• Mild itching.
• Temporary numbness.

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Not applicable for direct interaction with the needle; however, alcohol swabs are used for skin antisepsis prior to injection.
• Pregnancy - Safe for use during pregnancy when the prescribed medication (e.g., insulin) is indicated and necessary.
• Breastfeeding - Safe for use during breastfeeding when the prescribed medication (e.g., insulin) is indicated and necessary.
• Liver - No direct impact on liver function; safe for use in patients with liver conditions.
• Kidney - No direct impact on kidney function; safe for use in patients with kidney conditions.
• Lung - Not applicable as it is an injection device. No direct impact on lung function.

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