FAQs
Do safety syringes cost more to use overall?
The unit price is usually higher than a standard syringe, but facilities often weigh it against the cost of a needlestick injury: testing, follow-up care, lost staff time, and reporting. For high-injection-volume settings like allergy clinics, many purchasing teams find the safety design justified across a year of use.
How do staff confirm the needle is fully secured?
The Sol-Care mechanism gives both visual and audible confirmation when activated. Staff should see the needle fully inside the barrel and hear the lock engage. If either confirmation is missing, treat the syringe as a live sharp and dispose of it carefully in a sharps container. Report any device that fails to confirm as a product complaint.
Is 27G x 1/2" suitable for subcutaneous allergy shots?
Yes, this is one of the most common needle configurations for subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy. The 1/2" length reaches subcutaneous tissue in most adults, and 27 gauge is fine enough for comfort while still allowing extract to flow. Always follow your practice's injection protocol. Adjust needle length for the patient's body habitus, where your protocol allows.
Can one hand activate the retraction?
The Sol-Care fixed-needle syringe uses a manual pull-back motion on the plunger to draw the needle into the barrel. Train staff on the exact technique before switching, and keep the hand that is not holding the syringe away from the needle until the lock is confirmed. Brief, hands-on training before go-live helps the motion become routine.
Does the safety mechanism affect dose accuracy?
It should not. The No Gap design lets the plunger reach zero without triggering the safety, so the measured dose is delivered in full. Combined with clear, bold graduations on the barrel, staff can fill and verify allergy doses the same way they would with a standard 1 mL syringe.
