{"product_id":"embecta-bd-0-5ml-u100-insulin-syringes-29g-12-7mm-324824","title":"Embecta (BD) 0.5ml U100 Insulin Needles with Syringes 29G x 12.7mm - 324824","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eEmbecta (BD) Micro-Fine+ 0.5ml U100 Insulin Syringes 29G x 12.7mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbecta (BD) Micro-Fine+ 0.5ml U100 insulin syringes\u003c\/strong\u003e feature a fixed 29G x 12.7mm bevelled needle, a clear 50-unit barrel and 1-unit graduation markings. Formerly known as BD Micro-Fine+, these sterile, single-use insulin syringes are designed for measuring and administering prescribed U100 insulin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from durable, non-toxic and non-pyrogenic plastic with a latex-free piston, each syringe combines a transparent barrel with a permanently attached fine-gauge needle. Available from Charles Medical in packs of 10 or 100 syringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5ml capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds up to 50 units of U100 insulin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29G x 12.7mm needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-gauge, bevelled needle measuring 0.33mm in diameter and 12.7mm in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-unit graduations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear 0.01ml markings for measuring prescribed U100 insulin doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed needle design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated needle with no separate attachment required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear measurement scale for visual dose checking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex-free piston:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured without natural rubber latex in the piston.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-pyrogenic materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, non-toxic plastic construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile and single use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for one injection only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 10 or 100 syringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324824.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eembecta (formerly BD Diabetes Care)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-Fine \/ Micro-Fine+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e324824\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulin syringe with fixed needle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSyringe capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInsulin concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU100 (100 units\/ml)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum calibrated dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGraduation markings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.01ml \/ 1 U100 unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeedle gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29G (0.33mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeedle length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7mm (0.5 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeedle configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed, bevelled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSyringe material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic, non-pyrogenic plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiston\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatex-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAvailable quantities\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 or 100 syringes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer box quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 syringes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e0.5ml U100 Insulin Syringes with 1-Unit Markings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Embecta Micro-Fine+ 0.5ml syringe is calibrated for U100 insulin, containing 100 units per millilitre. Its 0.5ml barrel provides a maximum measurement of 50 units, with clearly marked 1-unit increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 0.01ml graduation scale supports visual measurement of prescribed insulin doses. For prescriptions requiring half-unit measurements, a syringe specifically manufactured with 0.5-unit graduations should be selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixed 29G x 12.7mm Bevelled Needle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach syringe has a permanently attached 29G needle with a length of 12.7mm (half an inch). The bevelled needle is designed for subcutaneous insulin administration, and the fixed configuration removes the need to attach a separate needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle length and injection technique should be selected in accordance with the prescribing healthcare professional's advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 sterile, single-use insulin syringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox of 100:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full manufacturer quantity of 100 insulin syringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred quantity from the available product options. Smaller quantities may be supplied without the outer manufacturer carton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Product Update: BD Is Now embecta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBD's Diabetes Care division became an independent company called \u003cstrong\u003eembecta\u003c\/strong\u003e in April 2022. The familiar BD Micro-Fine insulin syringe range is now supplied under the embecta brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to embecta, the corresponding products retain the same materials, manufacturing processes, product specifications and quality control standards. The main change is the updated company branding and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame corresponding product specifications and quality standards, now under the embecta name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers may receive BD or embecta-branded packaging depending on stock availability. The updated embecta packaging uses pink to identify the 12.7mm needle range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are Embecta (BD) Micro-Fine+ 0.5ml insulin syringes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are sterile, single-use insulin syringes with a fixed needle, designed for measuring and administering prescribed U100 insulin. This version features a 0.5ml barrel and a 29G x 12.7mm needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre embecta and BD Micro-Fine insulin syringes the same?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The corresponding Micro-Fine products retain the same specifications, materials, manufacturing processes and quality standards following the change from BD Diabetes Care to embecta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy has BD Micro-Fine changed to embecta?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBD separated its Diabetes Care division into an independent company called embecta. The insulin syringe range continues under the new company branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many units does a 0.5ml U100 insulin syringe hold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 0.5ml U100 insulin syringe is calibrated for up to 50 units of insulin at a concentration of 100 units per millilitre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the graduation increments?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe syringe has clear 0.01ml graduations, equivalent to 1 unit of U100 insulin. This model does not have half-unit markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat needle size is fitted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach syringe has a fixed 29G (0.33mm) needle measuring 12.7mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the needle removable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The needle is permanently attached to the syringe. This product is not an insulin pen needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the syringes latex-free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The product is specified as having a latex-free piston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre these insulin syringes sterile?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are supplied sterile and are intended for single use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many syringes are supplied?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Medical offers packs of 10 or 100. Select the required quantity before adding the product to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill I receive BD or embecta packaging?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither packaging version may be supplied depending on stock availability. Always check the product reference, needle gauge, needle length and syringe capacity on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan these syringes be used with U40 or U500 insulin?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These syringes are calibrated specifically for U100 insulin and must not be used to measure other insulin concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan these insulin syringes be reused?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are sterile, single-use medical devices. Use a new syringe for each injection and dispose of used syringes in an appropriate sharps container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Safe Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a clean, dry environment according to the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep unused syringes in their protective packaging until required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if packaging is damaged or the product has passed its expiry date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not reuse or share syringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of used syringes immediately in an appropriate sharps container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor U100 insulin only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and the directions of the prescribing healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the prescribed insulin concentration, syringe capacity, needle size and graduation markings before use. The product is intended for single use and must not be reused or shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Charles Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56680833777996,"sku":"324824","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/2486\/7660\/files\/Same_Needle_Different_Packaging_1.png?v=1794252076","url":"https:\/\/www.charlesmedical.co.uk\/products\/embecta-bd-0-5ml-u100-insulin-syringes-29g-12-7mm-324824","provider":"Charles Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}