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Oral Syringe 5ml

Oral Syringe 5ml

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

Medical device
  • 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.

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