Oral Syringe 5ml

Sure Health & Beauty (Oral Syringe range, code DP18390)

Medical device

5 mL oral dosing syringe for liquid medicines

Produced under Disposable Medical Devices certification CE0434 (CE Marked medical device).
Purple plunger designed in accordance with National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) alert 19 guidance on differentiating oral and parenteral syringes to reduce wrong Route medication errors.
Listed as an oral syringe product within Sure Health & Beauty’s medical and dispensary product range alongside other CE Marked dispensary consumables.

Produced under Disposable Medical Devices certification CE0434 (CE Marked medical device).
Purple plunger designed in accordance with National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) alert 19 guidance on differentiating oral and parenteral syringes to reduce wrong Route medication errors.
Listed as an oral syringe product within Sure Health & Beauty’s medical and dispensary product range alongside other CE Marked dispensary consumables.

5 mL oral dosing syringe for liquid medicines

Description

The Oral Syringe 5ml (code DP18390) is a disposable, CE-marked medical device designed for the accurate administration of oral liquid medicines. It features a clear barrel with precise graduations and a distinctive purple plunger in line with National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) alert 19, helping to clearly differentiate oral syringes from injectable syringes and reduce the risk of wrong-route administration. Each 5 mL oral syringe is individually wrapped and supplied with a bottle adaptor and full instructions, making it suitable for use in pharmacies, hospitals, care homes and home-care settings wherever accurate oral dosing of liquids is required.

Bnefits

Provides accurate measurement and administration of up to 5 mL of oral liquid medicines.
Produced under Disposable Medical Devices certification CE0434, demonstrating compliance with relevant medical device standards.
Distinctive purple plunger in accordance with NPSA alert 19 to clearly differentiate oral syringes from parenteral (injection) syringes and help prevent wrong-route medication errors.
Clear barrel with easy-to-read graduations to support precise dosing and reduced risk of under- or overdosing.
Each syringe is individually wrapped to help maintain cleanliness and reduce the risk of contamination before use.
Supplied with a compatible bottle adaptor to allow medicines to be drawn up safely and accurately from bottles.
Includes full instructions, supporting correct use by healthcare professionals and trained carers.
Suitable for a wide range of oral liquid medicines and patients, including adults and children who have difficulty taking medicine from a spoon.
Low unit cost and pack/carton configurations (pack 50, carton 500) make it economical for dispensary and institutional use.

Indications

Accurate administration of oral liquid medicines up to 5 mL.
Use in pharmacy dispensaries for supplying oral syringes with liquid prescriptions.
Use in hospitals, clinics and care homes for dosing patients who require precise volumes of oral medicines.
Use in community and home-care settings where patients (including children or older adults) have difficulty swallowing from a spoon and require syringe-based dosing by mouth.

Composition

Specific materials are not detailed in publicly available product literature.
Device is described as a disposable oral syringe produced under Disposable Medical Devices certification CE0434 and is intended for single use.
Construction is a clear plastic barrel with a purple plastic plunger and rubber-like stopper; detailed polymer types are not specified.

Formulation

Non-sterile, single-use oral dosing syringe.
Nominal capacity 5 mL with clear volume graduations on the barrel.
Clear barrel for visibility of contents.
Purple plunger to distinguish oral syringes from injectable syringes in line with NPSA alert 19.
Includes an oral/bottle adaptor for drawing liquid from medicine bottles.
Designed for oral administration only; not suitable for parenteral use.

Packaging

Each 5 mL oral syringe is individually wrapped to maintain cleanliness until use.
Supplied with a bottle adaptor and full instructions in each individual wrap or pack.
Manufacturer catalogue lists the 5 mL oral syringe (DP18390) as Pack 50, Carton 500.
Retailers may also supply the syringes singly or in smaller multipacks (e.g. packs of 10 or 36) while still using individually wrapped units inside.
Outer cartons and packs are labelled with product code DP18390 and CE marking information.

Usage

Ensure the oral syringe packaging is intact before use; do not use if the individual wrapper is damaged.
Open the individual wrapper and remove the oral syringe and bottle adaptor.
Fit the bottle adaptor securely into the neck of the medicine bottle if provided and compatible with the bottle.
Insert the tip of the oral syringe into the bottle adaptor (or directly into the medicine if a different compatible adaptor is used).
Hold the syringe barrel and gently pull back the plunger to draw the liquid medicine up to the prescribed dose marking on the barrel, checking at eye level for accuracy.
Remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the syringe and adjusting the plunger as needed to maintain the correct volume.
Place the syringe tip gently into the patient’s mouth, aiming towards the inside of the cheek, and depress the plunger slowly to allow the patient to swallow comfortably.
Remove the syringe from the patient’s mouth once the dose has been fully administered.
Dispose of the used oral syringe (and bottle adaptor if single-use) in accordance with local clinical or household waste policies; do not reuse if supplied as a disposable medical device.
Follow any additional instructions provided with the product or required by local clinical protocols.

Contraindications

Not for intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous or any other parenteral use; for oral administration only.
Do not use if the syringe or its individual wrapper appears damaged, contaminated or compromised.
Do not use for measuring or administering medicines that must be given by injection.
Do not use if the plunger does not move smoothly or if the graduations on the barrel are illegible.
Use with caution in patients at risk of choking or aspiration; dosing should be performed by a responsible adult or trained healthcare professional for children and vulnerable adults.

Adverse Effects

No direct adverse effects are expected from the device itself when used correctly, as it is a passive dosing aid.
Incorrect use (e.g. delivering the medicine too quickly or directing the stream towards the throat) may increase the risk of coughing or aspiration, especially in small children or frail adults.
Inaccurate measurement or misreading of graduations could contribute to under- or overdosing of the medicine being administered.
If any difficulty in swallowing, choking, or other adverse events occur during administration, dosing should be stopped immediately and medical advice sought.

Storage Conditions

Store in a clean, dry environment at normal room temperature.
Keep in original outer packaging or storage container until needed to protect individual wraps from dust and contamination.
Avoid exposure to excessive heat, direct sunlight or sources of contamination.
Keep out of the reach of children until use under appropriate supervision.
Do not use after any expiry date indicated on the packaging where applicable.

Duration

Not applicable as a medicinal treatment; the 5 mL oral syringe is used only at the time of administering each oral dose and is then discarded when treated as a disposable device.

Onset

Not applicable; the oral syringe is a delivery device and does not have a pharmacological effect. Onset of effect depends on the medicine administered.