Description
Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes 8mm pair the mid-length 31G needle with three barrel sizes, covering full doses and small-dose precision in one family. The 8mm length is the size many syringe users were originally trained on, refined here with the Ultra-Fine fine-gauge profile. A half-unit scale option supports the small adjustments that standard scales make hard to read.
- 8mm x 31G Needle – Mid-length needle with a fine gauge for users trained on the classic short syringe format
- Three Barrel Configurations – 1 mL for full doses plus two 3/10 mL barrels, one with half-unit markings
- Half-Unit Precision – The half-unit 3/10 mL barrel makes small dose changes measurable instead of estimated
- Case of 500 – Five packs of 100 syringes in the standard program case format
The 8mm Workhorse of the Syringe Range
Most syringe users stay on the needle length they learned with, and 8mm remains one of the most-taught lengths in diabetes education. This family keeps that familiar length and improves the details around it, starting with a fine 31G needle that eases penetration. Barrel choice follows dose size, with the 1 mL barrel for larger doses and the 3/10 mL barrels for smaller ones. The half-unit variant answers a real dosing problem, since small corrections on a full-unit scale are easy to misjudge. Permanently attached needles keep the draw-up routine to one piece of equipment. Clinics teaching vial-and-syringe technique stock this family because home and classroom supplies can match exactly.
Features and Benefits
Needle Profile
- 31G Fine Gauge – A thin needle profile reduces penetration force and site trauma
- 8mm Length – The classic short length balances reach and control for most adults
Barrel Range
- Full and Small Dose Barrels – 1 mL and 3/10 mL sizes align the scale with the dose
- Half-Unit Markings – Finer graduations on the small barrel support precise small doses
Product Specifications
Available Configurations
- 1 mL Barrel: 31G x 8mm (5/16 inch), catalog 328418
- 3/10 mL Barrel: 31G x 8mm (5/16 inch), catalog 328438
- 3/10 mL Half-Unit: 31G x 8mm (5/16 inch), half-unit scale, catalog 328440
Product Details
- Insulin Type: U-100
- Needle Attachment: Permanently attached
- Packaging: Case of 500 (100 per pack, 5 packs per case)
- Use: Sterile, single use
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Why Choose the Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringes 8mm
Familiarity is a safety feature in injection therapy, because users repeat the motion thousands of times. Keeping the trained 8mm length while improving gauge and scale options protects that muscle memory.
- Technique Stays Valid – Users trained on 8mm syringes keep their established routine and site rotation
- Small Doses Read Clearly – The half-unit barrel turns small corrections into measured doses instead of estimates
- One Case Covers a Program – Unlike single-barrel listings, this family stocks full-dose and small-dose syringes under one product
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses 8mm syringe needles?
Many adults trained on vial-and-syringe therapy learned with 8mm needles and continue with them. The length suits most subcutaneous sites when technique is sound.
What is the half-unit option for?
It marks the 3/10 mL barrel in half-unit steps for doses up to 30 units. That precision matters for children and for small correction doses.
How many syringes are in the case?
The case contains 500 syringes packed as five packs of 100. This listing is for the full case.
Are the needles detachable?
No, the needle is permanently attached to the barrel. That design removes a handling step and keeps the dead space low.
Can these be reused at home?
No, they are sterile single-use syringes. Reuse dulls the needle, contaminates the barrel scale and raises infection risk.
