McKesson Insulin Pen Needle Prevent 31 Gauge 5/16 Inch Length Safety Shield, 100/BX

Insulin Pen Needle Prevent 31 Gauge 5/16 Inch Length Safety Shield, 100/BX

This insulin pen needle is a sterile, disposable 31 gauge needle with a safety shield. It fits buyers who want a thinner needle and added sharps protection for insulin pen workflows. Key details include a 5/16 inch stainless steel needle, thin wall construction, and a viewing window that helps during priming.

Good Fit For

• Insulin pen use where a thinner needle is preferred
• Workflows that benefit from a visual priming check
• Settings that want a built-in post-use safety shield
• Buyers seeking latex free disposable pen needles

Key Features

• 31 gauge thin wall needle helps reduce user discomfort
• Safety shield with automatic needle lock-out supports safer disposal
• Red stripes show the needle has been used and is ready for disposal
• Viewing window helps users see the needle tip during priming to avoid unnecessary drug waste
• Wing-shaped design gives a more comfortable, secure grip
• Sterile, disposable insulin pen needle with stainless steel needle construction

Applications and Usage

• Daily insulin pen injections
• Priming an insulin pen while keeping the needle tip visible
• Post-injection disposal with visual used-needle confirmation
• Routine clinical or home insulin administration using disposable pen needles

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This needle uses a safety shield and automatic lock-out, which may matter for disposal workflow preferences.
• The viewing window is intended to help with priming visibility before injection.
• Buyers comparing comfort-focused options may want to note the 31 gauge thin wall design.

FAQ

• Does this insulin pen needle include a safety feature? Yes. The needle has a safety shield with automatic needle lock-out, and red stripes appear after use to show it is ready for safe disposal.
• What needle size is this? This insulin pen needle is 31 gauge and 5/16 inch long.
• Is the needle sterile and disposable? Yes. This insulin pen needle is sterile and intended for disposable use.
• What helps with priming visibility? A viewing window lets the user see the needle tip during priming, which can help prevent unnecessary drug waste.
• What materials are mentioned for this needle? The needle is stainless steel, and the hub material is polypropylene.

From Prevent by McKesson.