faqs about inject-ease
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
- What syringes are compatible with the Inject-Ease®?
- Which insulin syringes are not compatible with the Inject-Ease®?
- Do the short BD* syringes work with the Inject-Ease®?
- What should I do if I want to decrease the depth of the injection?
- Is the Inject-Ease® capable of delivering intra-muscular injections?
- Can the Inject-Ease® be used with a Tuberculin syringe?
- Does the Inject-Ease® inject the medication?
- Can my child use the Inject-Ease®?
- How do I clean the device after use?
- Can the Inject-Ease® be used on more than one person?
- Can I travel with a pre-loaded syringe in my Inject-Ease®?
- Does the Inject-Ease® contain latex?
Q: What syringes are compatible with the Inject-Ease®®?
A: You may use:
100 unit (1.0 ml, 1cc) BD* insulin syringe;
50 unit (0.5 ml, 1/2cc) BD* insulin syringe; or
30 unit (0.3 ml, 1/3cc) BD* insulin syringe.
Q: Which insulin syringes are not compatible with the Inject-Ease®?
A: Monoject*, Reli-On*, Valu-Rite*, Accu-sure*, and BD's Hypak* syringes, Nipro*,
UltiCare*, Precision-Sure Dose*, and Terumo*.
Q: Do the short BD* syringes work with the Inject-Ease®?
A: Yes.
Q: What should I do if I want to decrease the depth of the
injection?
A: Use the two spacer rings on your Inject-Ease®. You can decrease the depth
by 1/8" or 1/4" (3.17 mm or 6.34 mm) depending on which spacer ring
you choose. Spacer ring measurements are approximate.
Q: Is the Inject-Ease® capable of delivering intra-muscular
injections?
A: No, the Inject-Ease® is only capable of delivering subcutaneous injections.
At this time, there are no known alternative devices that we could suggest.
Q: Can the Inject-Ease® be used with a Tuberculin syringe?
A: Yes, upon special request we will send you a 100-unit (1.0 ml, 1cc) extra long adapter tip that is compatible with the subcutaneous BD* 1cc 25G 5/8" Precision Glide (Reorder No. 9626) 100-unit Tuberculin syringe only.
Q: Does the Inject-Ease® inject the medication?
A: No, the Inject-Ease® only penetrates the needle into the skin; the user must
manually depress the plunger.
Q: Can my child use the Inject-Ease®?
A: Consult with your child's pediatrician to see if your application is suitable
for use with the Inject-Ease®.
Q: How do I clean the device after use?
A: The Inject-Ease® can be wiped off with a clean damp cloth or washed with
warm soapy water and air dried. To avoid rusting the internal spring, do not
submerge the device in water or wash the device in the dishwasher. Adapter tips
can be submerged in water after removing them from the device. Do not autoclave
the device.
Q: Can the Inject-Ease® be used on more than one person?
A: The Inject-Ease® is intended for the single user. To avoid exposure to contaminants,
do not use the Inject-Ease® on multiple users.
Q: Can I travel with a pre-loaded syringe in my Inject-Ease®?
A: Consult your health care professional to find out if storage of pre-loaded
syringes is appropriate for the type of medication you use. Certain medications
can be preloaded in syringes and kept inside the Inject-Ease® until needed.
Q: Does the Inject-Ease® contain latex?
A: The Inject-Ease® does not contain latex. For a list of materials please contact
us.
Posted: August 2005
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