What is a BD sterile needle used for?

Used with the appropriate injection technique, the BD Ultra-Fine™ 4mm Pen Needle with EasyFlow™ Technology ensures medication is injected to the correct skin depth over 99.5 percent of the time, at all injection sites .

Do you need a prescription for BD Ultra-fine pen needles?

About BD Ultra-Fine Medical supplies and devices are prescription and over-the-counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions such as dry mouth, diabetes, asthma, and nausea. They work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for certain conditions.

What is a safety pen needle?

SAFETY PEN NEEDLES are sterile, single use needles intended for use with pen injector devices for the injection of drugs. Safety pen needles are intended for professional health care users and non-clinical pen users.

What are BD needles?

BD® is a leading manufacturer and provider of safety injection needles and syringes1,2, continually pioneering the development of high-quality, easy-to-use injection devices designed to protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

What are BD Ultra fine pen needles used for?

BD Ultra-Fine™ and BD Ultra-Fine Nano™ pen needles utilize advanced technologies to optimize the comfort of insulin injections. Available in different sizes, they enable pediatric, adult and obese patients to inject into the fat layer, just below the skin’s surface, to avoid intramuscular (IM) injections.

Do BD ultra fine pen needles expire?

Do insulin syringes expire? A. Yes, they have a five-year shelf life. They should always be stored in a temperate, dry area.

What does BD mean on a syringe?

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What is the BD autoshield duo™ pen needle?

Conveniently, the BD AutoShield Duo™ pen needle is compatible with leading diabetes medication pens in the United States. An outer shield conceals the 5-mm single-use needle, so patients do not need to see it or feel intimidated by it.

Does BD sell insulin pen needles?

Insulin pens are not sold or distributed by BD. They are manufactured and sold by three major insulin companies in the United States: Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk. As a company, we manufacture and sell pen needles that are compatible with leading diabetes medication pens.

What is a 5mm pen needle?

The BD AutoShield Duo pen needle is the only dual-ended safety-engineered pen needle available in the 5-mm length. What is an insulin pen? Insulin pens are the size and shape of a large marker. They carry insulin in a self-contained cartridge.

What is a dual-ended pen needle?

The BD AutoShield Duo pen needle covers both ends of the needle, so needlephobia is reduced. The BD AutoShield Duo pen needle is the only dual-ended safety-engineered pen needle available in the 5-mm length. What is an insulin pen?