Merck Insulin Syringes U-40 0.5-in x 29G
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Help deliver your pet’s insulin with ease by using Merck’s U-40 Insulin Syringes. Each box comes with 100 needles that are designed to be used with Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) 10 ml. or 2.7 ml. These single-use devices are designed for both canine companions and feline friends and are completely sterile, nonpyrogenic and non-toxic. Choose between a 0.5 mL-29 G x 1/2-inch fixed needle or a 1 mL- 29 G x 1/2 -inch fixed needle.
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| Item Number | 174079 |
|---|---|
| For Use With | Dogs & Cats |
| Common Brand Name(s) | Vetsulin |
| Generic Name | Insulin Syringes |
| Administration Form | Injection |
| Needle Gauge | 29G |
| Units | U-40 |
| Needle Length | 12.7mm |
| Syringe Feature | N/A |
| Lifestage | Adult |
| Product Form | Injectable |
| Health Condition | Diabetes |
| Drug Type | Devices & Supplies |
Vetsulin U-40 Insulin syringes are disposable syringes used to administer Vetsulin to your pet.
Vetsulin should not be used in dogs or cats known to have a systemic allergy to pork or pork products. Vetsulin is contraindicated during periods of hypoglycemia. Keep out of reach of children. As with all insulin products, careful patient monitoring for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia is essential to attain and maintain adequate glycemic control and prevent associated complications. Overdosage can result in profound hypoglycemia and death. The safety and effectiveness of Vetsulin in puppies and kittens, breeding, pregnant, and lactating dogs and cats has not been evaluated. See the package insert for full information regarding contraindications, warnings, and precautions
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Instructions
Use according to your veterinarian's instructions.
Syringes should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
FAQ
Doses of insulin are measured in units: 40 IU/mL insulin contains 40 International Units (IU) per milliliter (mL) (1 mL = 1 cc).
After washing your hands, take the Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) vial out of the refrigerator. Shake the vial until the insulin is uniformly milky, allowing any foam to disperse.
- Carefully remove the cap from the needle and insert the needle into the vial.
- Turn the vial upside down, making sure the tip of the needle remains in the vial.
- Withdraw the correct dose into the U-40 insulin syringe.
- Before removing the needle from the vial, check the syringe for any air bubbles.
- If bubbles are present, hold the syringe up and tap its side until the bubbles float to the top. Push them out with the plunger and withdraw the correct dose.
- Remove the needle from the vial.
- Injection should be given under the skin, 3/4 to 2 inches from the middle of your cat's back, varying from behind the shoulder blades to the middle of the back region and alternating sides.
- Gently insert needle in center of folded skin.
- Push plunger until all of the insulin is given.
Pull needle out and dispose of syringe into appropriate sharps collector.
Injection point can depend upon your veterinarian's recommendation and what is best for you and your cat.
Alternate injection site between left and right side for comfort and best results. Repeat injections at the same site can lead to ineffective treatment.
If only a partial dose is given, do not attempt to re-dose. Wait and give your cat its usual dose at the next injection time.
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35 Customer Reviews
Insulin syringes
So much easier than going to my vet after ordering them ahead!
OK for back up if I run out of regular ones
These are ok, I don' like the red lines. It's really hard to see the lines when filling with vetsulin. Black lines are better. The overall quality is not as good at the Monoject syringes that I usually use.
Bad needles
Needles not sharp also they leaked price also changed to much will not use again vet is cheaper quality it also better chewy do better you are gonna go out of business like that
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These needles seem to be a bit flimsier than the MonoStat needles which were my regular purchase. Also, the red unit numbers are much more difficult to see. If there were no other choice, I would purchase again.
Insulin syringes
The syringes are fine, I just wish I could get discounts, its very expensive between syringes and insulin
More expensive is not always better
These syringes are individually wrapped in a sanitary plastic package, which is a pain in the neck. They are extremely small in diameter, which makes them feel flimsy and bend easily. The markings are printed in light red color, which makes them hard to read and easier to mistake. There is no safety cap over the end of the plunger. All factors considered, I much prefer the common Vetsulin syringes.
Great product
Great product great price compared with other services and fast delivery
Not a good syringe
After almost a year of managing insulin injections, my helpers and I are skilled at administering them without hurting the dog. But with the Merck syringes, my dog yelped every time and started to get nervous when she knew the shot was due. Worse, several times I saw insulin dripping from the needle tip just before injection making it impossible to know how much of the dose the dog actually received. A glucose check at the vet showed she wasn't getting enough. I bought another brand of syringe from the vet and have had no more problems. Painless and no drips. Insulin injections are crucial to the health of my dog . A syringe that a) hurts her and b) does assure accurate delivery after being carefully measured is unacceptable. I will not order them again and would advise others not to.
Weak quality
As others have mentioned, the quality on these is pretty iffy. They get the job done, but the needles are sometimes not straight to the syringe and there are rough edges on the plastic cap and syringe. I'm a little more than half-way through a box of 100 and had to discard two immediately for quality issues. For the cost, these seem like they should have better quality. Lastly, the syringes are individually wrapped which some may like, but I find to be 'just more garbage'. Less focus on the packaging and more on the quality would be my input.
Not very sharp
Not only do these leak from the tip, and don't seem very well made, they also don't seem as sharp as the brand I got from my vet. My cat has started flinching when she gets her insulin injections, which she never did before. Sometimes I can't tell if the insulin actually got into her or just leaked out onto her fur. I'm switching brands.