Description
SafetyGlide Insulin Syringes add a sliding shield that advances over the needle after the injection, protecting everyone who handles the used syringe. The shield activates with one hand, so the routine stays close to a standard draw-up and injection. Eight configurations cover three needle lengths and all three barrel sizes, including a half-unit small-dose option.
- Sliding Safety Shield – The shield moves forward over the needle after use and stays there, covering the point during disposal
- One-Handed Activation – The mechanism engages with a single hand, keeping the other hand clear of the needle path
- Eight Configurations – Needle lengths of 6mm, 5/16 inch and 1/2 inch across 1 mL, 1/2 mL and 3/10 mL barrels
- Half-Unit Option – The small 3/10 mL configuration carries half-unit markings for precise small doses
A Shield That Slides Over the Used Needle
Insulin is often drawn and injected by staff moving quickly between patients, and the used syringe is the exposure risk that follows. A sliding shield answers that risk at the point of use, covering the needle before the syringe ever reaches a sharps container. Because activation is one-handed, the technique does not ask staff to bring a second hand near the point. The family spans the needle lengths facilities already stock, from the short 6mm safety format to the traditional half-inch length. Thin wall needle options in the 5/16 inch group support flow at fine gauges. Safety-engineered syringes like these are the format occupational health policies ask for when insulin is given by staff.
Features and Benefits
Safety Mechanism
- Advancing Shield – The shield slides over the needle after injection and locks the point inside
- Single-Hand Use – Activation keeps the free hand away from the needle during the safety step
Configuration Range
- Three Lengths – 6mm, 5/16 inch thin wall and 1/2 inch needles cover short and traditional preferences
- All Barrel Sizes – 1 mL, 1/2 mL and 3/10 mL barrels with a half-unit small-dose option
Product Specifications
Available Configurations
- 1 mL, 6mm: 31G x 6mm (15/64 inch), catalog 328446
- 1/2 mL, 6mm: 31G x 6mm (15/64 inch), catalog 328447
- 3/10 mL, 6mm Half-Unit: 31G x 6mm (15/64 inch), half-unit scale, catalog 328449
- 1 mL, 1/2 inch: 29G x 1/2 inch, catalog 305930
- 1/2 mL, 1/2 inch: 29G x 1/2 inch, catalog 305932
- 1/2 mL, 5/16 inch: 30G thin wall x 5/16 inch, catalog 305934
- 3/10 mL, 1/2 inch: 29G x 1/2 inch, catalog 305935
- 3/10 mL, 5/16 inch: 31G thin wall x 5/16 inch, catalog 305937
Product Details
- Insulin Type: U-100
- Needle Attachment: Permanently attached
- Packaging: Case packs as listed per configuration (500 or 400 per case)
- Use: Sterile, single use
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Why Choose the SafetyGlide Insulin Syringes
Sharps injuries concentrate in the seconds after an injection, which is exactly where a standard syringe offers no protection. A shield that deploys at the bedside closes that gap without new equipment or a new routine.
- Protection After the Dose – Covering the point before disposal protects staff, waste handlers and patients from the used needle
- Policy Alignment – Safety-engineered designs match the sharps protection that facility policies and OSHA guidance call for
- Range Without Retraining – Unlike switching device classes, the family keeps standard syringe handling while adding the shield
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the shield activate?
After the injection, the user slides the shield forward with one hand until it covers the needle. The covered syringe then goes straight into a sharps container.
Which configuration is the small-dose one?
The 3/10 mL barrel with half-unit markings and a 31G x 6mm needle, catalog 328449, is the small-dose configuration. It reads doses up to 30 units in half-unit steps.
What does thin wall mean on two configurations?
Thin wall needles keep the outer gauge fine while opening the inner bore for flow. The 5/16 inch configurations use thin wall needles in 30G and 31G.
How are the case packs sized?
Most configurations pack 500 syringes per case, and the half-unit 328449 packs 400 per case. Each configuration lists its own case format in the file specifications.
Are these safety syringes sterile and single use?
Yes, every configuration is sterile and intended for one injection. The shield is a safety feature, not a reuse feature.
