Description

Monoject syringes, produced by Cardinal Health, are essential disposable medical devices designed for the safe and effective injection or withdrawal of fluids. Widely utilized in clinical and laboratory settings, these syringes are ideal for applications such as medication administration, blood withdrawal, and enteral feeding.

Key Features

• Safety Design: Many models include integrated safety shields to minimize the risk of needlestick injuries and contamination. These shields can be temporarily extended for transport protection and permanently locked after use.
• Barrel-Based Safety Technology: In select insulin syringe models, the needle remains concealed until ready for use, enhancing safety.

Material Composition

• Syringe Barrel: Made from polypropylene.
• Plunger Tip: Crafted from natural rubber.

Types and Connections

• Luer-Lock Tip Syringes: Suitable for general injection and withdrawal tasks.
• Enteral Syringes: Equipped with an ENFit connection, specifically designed for enteral feeding and color-coded in purple for easy identification.

Sterile Packaging

Each syringe is packaged in a soft pack to maintain individual sterility, ensuring hygienic use.

Available Sizes

• Luer-Lock Tip Sizes: Ranging from 1 mL to 140 mL.
• Enteral Syringe Sizes: Available from 1 mL to 60 mL.

Intended Use

Monoject syringes are suitable for use with syringe pumps, patient-controlled analgesia pumps, and enteral feeding pumps. They are particularly beneficial in environments such as hospitals and laboratories.

Safety and Usage Notes

• Needlestick Prevention: Designed to reduce exposure risks when handling potentially infectious materials.
• Proper Disposal: Should be disposed of in a sharps container after use.

Recall and Compatibility Advisory

As of February 2024, certain sizes of Cardinal Health Monoject Luer-Lock and Enteral Syringes are subject to a Class I recall due to dimensional changes affecting pump compatibility. This may lead to issues such as overdose, underdose, or therapy delays. Covidien-branded Monoject syringes are not affected by this recall. Users are advised to verify the manufacturer using the outer packaging before use with pumps.

Storage Instructions

Store these syringes in a clean, dry environment. They are intended for single use only and should not be cleaned or reused.