Description
The VanishPoint 3mL Safety Syringe is the general-purpose size in the line, built for the everyday intramuscular and subcutaneous injections that fill a facility's day. Its needle retracts into the barrel on the final plunger stroke, removing the exposed sharp from the workflow the moment the dose is delivered.
- Broad Gauge Range – Twelve configurations span 20G to 27G, so one stocked line covers most 3mL injection tasks.
- Passive Retraction – The needle withdraws before it leaves the patient, with no shield to slide or lever to flip.
- Sharps Volume Savings – Activated 3mL syringes take up 57 percent less sharps container space in the manufacturer's comparison of 100 units.
- Fixed Needle – The attached needle ends change-outs between draw-up and injection.
The Workhorse 3mL Safety Syringe for Daily Injections
The 3mL barrel is the size clinicians reach for most, and this version adds automated retraction without changing injection technique. Draw up, inject, and finish the plunger stroke, and the needle pulls directly from the patient into the barrel. Hands stay behind the sharp from first contact through disposal, and the device cannot be reused once activated.
Twelve needle configurations let a facility standardize on one syringe platform across gauges from 20G to 27G and lengths from 5/8 in to 1 1/2 in. Retracted syringes pack tightly in sharps containers, which lowers container turnover and waste handling on high-volume units. Each case holds 600 syringes in six boxes of 100 for central supply stocking.
Features and Benefits
Automated Retraction
- Retraction Before Withdrawal – The mechanism fires while the needle remains in the patient, before withdrawal exposes the sharp.
- One-Handed Completion – The injecting hand finishes the stroke and the retraction together, keeping hands behind the needle.
- Enclosed Through Disposal – The retracted needle stays inside the barrel from activation to the sharps container.
Dosing and Comfort
- Clear Calibrations – Unobstructed barrel markings support accurate dosing across the 3mL range.
- Triple-Beveled Needle – The lubricated needle point is designed for patient comfort during injection.
- Concave Plunger Handle – The shaped plunger handle supports grip and control during delivery.
Product Specifications
Syringe Specifications
- Barrel Size: 3 mL
- Needle Gauges: 20G, 21G, 22G, 23G, 25G and 27G by configuration
- Needle Lengths: 5/8 in, 1 in and 1 1/2 in by configuration
- Activation: Passive, on full depression of the plunger
- Use: Single use
Packaging
- Syringe Packaging: 100 per box, 6 boxes per case (600 per case)
- Sold As: Full case
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Why Choose VanishPoint 3mL Safety Syringe?
Standardizing 3mL injections on a retractable platform removes a whole category of post-injection exposure from the unit. The technique stays familiar, the gauge range stays broad, and disposal volume drops with every case.
- Less Sharps Handling – Activated syringes occupy 57 percent less container space, so containers fill more slowly and change less often.
- Consistent Technique – Staff use the same draw, inject and depress sequence across all twelve configurations.
- Retraction, Not Shielding – The needle disappears into the barrel instead of sitting behind a hinged guard that can be bypassed.
- One Platform, Twelve Configurations – A single stocked line covers the gauges and lengths a med-surg unit uses daily.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sharps container space does retraction save?
In the manufacturer's comparison, 100 activated 3mL syringes with 23G x 1 in needles occupied 57 percent less space than conventional disposal. Fuller containers mean fewer change-outs and lower waste handling on busy units.
What gauges and lengths can I order?
The twelve configurations run from 20G to 27G, with needle lengths of 5/8 in, 1 in and 1 1/2 in. Each option lists its exact gauge and length so the case matches the intended injection.
Is the needle removable for drawing up medication?
No. The needle is attached to the syringe, which removes needle change-outs between draw-up and administration. Facilities that need a separate draw needle typically pair this line with a retractable needle product instead.
How is the safety mechanism activated?
The retraction is passive and fires when the plunger is fully depressed at the end of the injection. The needle retracts into the barrel while still in the patient, and the syringe is then discarded as a single unit.
Can the syringe be reused?
No. Activation makes the syringe non-reusable, and the enclosed needle remains covered through disposal in a sharps container.
