Guides to syringes, needles and wound care
Short and practical information about dimensions, handling, connections and pack sizes. The guides provide product information and do not replace medical advice or the product's instructions for use.
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Needles and syringe sizes
- What do 23G, 27G and 30G mean? – learn how to read needle gauge (G) and needle length, and why gauge and millimetres should be compared together.
- Needle sizes and syringe guide – an overview of needle gauge (G), needle length in mm, syringe volume, U-100 and Luer Lock.
Syringes and connections
- What is Luer Lock? – an introduction to Luer Lock connections and compatibility.
- 3 ml or 5 ml syringe – the difference between the volumes and what you can compare on the product page.
- U-100 insulin syringes – what U-100, volume and needle dimensions mean on the labelling.
Gauze pads and wound care
- Sterile gauze pads: size guide – compare 5 × 5, 7.5 × 7.5 and 10 × 10 cm and pack sizes.
You can also go directly to the product categories or read about safe handling.
Guides
Needle and syringe guide
What gauge, millimetres, volume and connection mean, and which dimensions are available in the range.
Read the needle and syringe guideSafe handling
Checks before use, storage and handling of used needles and other sharp or cutting waste.
Read the guideKnowledge base
Articles about the products, dimensions and how different product types differ.
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| Produkttyp | Volym eller mått | Gauge | Förpackningar |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-100 insulin syringe | 0.3 / 0.5 / 1 ml | 29G–30G | 10 and 100 pcs |
| Pen needle | 5 mm | 31G | 100 pcs |
| Luer Lock syringe | 3 and 5 ml | No fixed needle | 10 and 100 pcs |
| Separate needle | 13 / 19 / 32 mm | 23G, 27G, 30G | 10 and 100 pcs |
| Gauze pad | 5 × 5 / 7.5 × 7.5 / 10 × 10 cm | – | 1, 10 and 50 packs |
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