Needle Guide
Practical guidance for choosing Luer Lock needle gauge and length
Needle Selection
Start with the factors that affect needle choice
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Which needles should be used with Inyathi syringes?
Luer Lock needles should be used with Inyathi syringes.
Are different needle gauges available?
Yes. Luer Lock needles are available in different gauges or thicknesses. The appropriate choice depends on the intended application and other relevant selection factors.
Are different needle lengths available?
Yes. Needles are available in different lengths. Length should be considered together with the animal and intended application.
Can the same needle be used for every animal?
No single needle should automatically be assumed to suit every animal. Current Inyathi guidance considers several factors including species, skin thickness and muscle mass.
Can medication or fluid affect needle selection?
Yes. Medication or fluid characteristics are among the factors that can affect needle selection.
Does intended injection depth matter?
Yes. Intended injection depth is one of the factors considered when selecting a needle.
What should I do if I am unsure which needle to use?
Do not guess if you are uncertain. Contact Inyathi with details of the animal and intended application for guidance before ordering.
Selection Guidance
Factors to consider before choosing a Luer Lock needle
Why does animal species matter?
Animal species is one of the factors identified in Inyathi’s current needle-selection guidance. It should be considered together with the other relevant factors rather than in isolation.
Why is skin thickness considered?
Skin thickness is one of the physical characteristics that can affect needle selection. The appropriate needle should be considered for the specific animal and application.
Why is muscle mass considered?
Muscle mass is another physical factor identified in the current Inyathi guidance when considering needle selection.
Why does the medication or fluid matter?
Different medication or fluid characteristics can affect needle selection and should be considered as part of the overall application.
Why is intended injection depth considered?
The intended injection depth is one of the factors included in Inyathi’s current selection guidance.
Do both gauge and length need to be considered?
Yes. Inyathi supplies needles in different gauges or thicknesses and different lengths. Both characteristics form part of selecting a suitable needle.
Can I select a needle based on the animal alone?
Not necessarily. Current Inyathi guidance identifies several factors, including species, skin thickness, muscle mass, medication or fluid characteristics and intended injection depth.
What fitting do Inyathi needles use?
Inyathi specifies Luer Lock needles for use with its syringes.
How are the needles supplied?
Current Inyathi product information states that needles are supplied in packs of 12.
Where can I see the available needle products?
The Needles product page explains the available needle range and links back to this guide for selection information.
Should I assume a needle size from a previous application?
Do not assume that a needle used in one situation is automatically appropriate for another. The relevant animal and application factors should be considered each time.
How does the needle fit into the complete setup?
The needle forms part of the complete pole-syringe setup together with the pole, syringe and any adaptor or accessory required.
Where can I get help with a specific application?
Contact Inyathi with details of the animal, intended application and equipment you are using if you need help identifying the needle options to consider.
Needle choice depends on more than one factor
- Animal species
- Skin thickness
- Muscle mass
- Medication or fluid
- Intended injection depth
- Gauge & length options