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What's the deal with reusable syringes?

red22

red22

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What's the scoop? I'm pretty sure the needles of reusable syringes are good for only a few uses. Also, any keywords you can give me for my searches?
 
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking but if it's like syringes with removable tips or glass syringes then the needle, like any syringe is only good ONE time. Any reusable syringe, after being used needs to be properly cleaned with the correct equipment.
 
I know the importance of sanitation. Would BTF Iodophor be sufficient?


Iodine and iodophors are effective against lipid-containing viruses, bacteria and fungi but exhibit variable activity against mycobacteria, non-enveloped viruses and bacterial spores. Iodine can stain fabrics and environmental surfaces, is neutralized by organic matter and is generally unsuitable for use as a disinfectant. However, iodophors and tinctures of iodine are good antiseptics. Several advantages of iodophors include:

-a wide spectrum of anti-microbial and antiviral activity
-a built-in indicator; if the solution is brown or yellow, it is still active
use as a preoperative skin antiseptic and surgical scrub

Note: Iodine can be toxic and antiseptics based on iodine are generally unsuitable for use on medical/dental devices. Iodine should not be used on aluminium or copper.
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http://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/826-iodine-and-iodophors

That note seems to indicate that it would leave unacceptably high trace amounts, but i don't see why it would if you rinsed it.
 
Would it be against the rules to ask for assistance for my search? Brand names, web stores...
 
I just want to find something as close as possible to 1 ml insulin syringes.

What's the standard procedure for cleaning these things, by the way?
 
WIthout a autoclave you can not properly sterilize needles and reuse them. Nothing exists that you dont have to change the needle part after every use. Insulin syringes are $15 per 100, do you really need reusable?

Boiling does not kill everything.

You need to get to 250 degrees to sterilize. You can get there or close with a pressure cooker at 15psi, but with plastic barrels that are not meant to be reused they will become misshapen, and likely not even work

It blows my mind when people cant be bothered to buy a 10pack of syringes for 2.99 or get a 100box for free from an exchange
 
The needle is never EVER reusable. Anyone who told you that. well they were wrong.

reusable barrels do exist.. not the cheap plastic kind

just buy a fucking 100 box of insulin syringes for 15 bucks. Done.

None of us here are medical professionals. The cheapest and safest way is to buy disposable syringes. Why start fucking around risking using non sterile equipment?
 
Glass syringes can be sterilised by autoclaving/pressure cooking like others have said. Needles and plastic syringes should just be disposed after one usage.

Iodine can be used as a sterile skin scrub (not to sterilise equipment!) but I wouldn't put it anywhere near injection equipment; iodine can seriously irritate veins.
 
I saw metal/glass syringes at the dentist while getting locals. I'm sure those are reusable and get sterilized between patients. The needle was just a normal disposable needle, don't remember for sure but didn't look bigger than 26g. When I asked her about the strange syringe she said that it allows for easier aspiration with one hand.

Tbh I think you're better of buying one use insulin syringes, those things are dirt cheap when bought in bulk. Whatever you're injecting is going to be much more expensive.
 
sekio said:
Iodine can be used as a sterile skin scrub (not to sterilise equipment!) but I wouldn't put it anywhere near injection equipment; iodine can seriously irritate veins.
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That makes no sense. You can use it on the injection site but not the syringe? Plus you can inject iodine

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Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 22, Issue 10 (1927)


And I wasn't talking about cleaning the syringes with iodine, but rather BTF Iodophor, which is used on equipment.
 
So what happens if you end up using the same needle a few times in a row? I rinsed it with fresh water before ever shot, is that not ok to do??
 
Many hospitals are reprocessing large number of medical devices labeled as single-use. It might not only be for saving costs but to stop a tide of medical waste. You can read one good article at napavalleyregister regarding recycling of medical devices. However, recycling medical devices will only be legal if they follow certain guidelines given by administrative boards. As far as the reuse of needles or syringes is concern, patients should be aware of health threat and might discard them if they are not safe.
 
MariaZuniga said:
Many hospitals are reprocessing large number of medical devices labeled as single-use. It might not only be for saving costs but to stop a tide of medical waste. You can read one good article at napavalleyregister regarding recycling of medical devices. However, recycling medical devices will only be legal if they follow certain guidelines given by administrative boards. As far as the reuse of needles or syringes is concern, patients should be aware of health threat and might discard them if they are not safe.
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This article refers to re-using hospital beds, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. Syringes and needles are not being recycled.
 
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