Pen needle reuse can result in many different problems including poor glycaemic control, infection and lipohypertrophy1
Air bubbles
Drug leakage
Air bubbles in the cartridge and leakage 2
Needle blockage and clogging 2
Accumulation of bacteria on the needle 1
Needle bending 3
Breakage of the needle tip 3
Whole needle breakage 3
A pen needle shown to increase the rate of pen needle change by 61%4
The first pen needle with a built-in removal system designed for better injection routine
Available on prescription.
4mm PIP code: 393 -3421 5mm PIP code: 368 -1194 6mm PIP code: 368 -1202 8mm PIP code: 368 -1210 12mm PIP code: 368 -1228
For further information and educational support please call 0800 032 0439
1. I.V. Misnikova et al. The risk of repeated use of insulin pen needles in patients with diabetes mellitus. Journal of Diabetology, February 2011; 1:1. 2. King L (2003) Subcutaneous insulin injection technique. Nursing Standard. 17, 34, 45-52. 3. Teresa Torrance. Effect of insulin needle reuse, size and site of injection on the risk of bending and breaking. Journal of Diabetes Nursing Vol 12 No 1 2008. 4. HRW (2014). Impact of Unifine®
Pentips® Plus on pen needle changing behaviour amongst people with diabetes medicating with injectable formats.
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