The medical community is currently facing a significant shortage of syringes, particularly the 1ml luer lock and luer slip varieties. This shortage is a result of a combination of factors, including a 50% tariff imposed this year on all syringes manufactured in China, and concerns with the quality and performance of products from several major Chinese manufacturers.
As of May 2024, the FDA has advised healthcare providers to avoid using plastic syringes from the following manufacturers due to potential quality and performance issues:
Navigating the Shortage: A Reliable Solution
In response to these challenges, Doctors Choice has been actively supporting healthcare facilities by providing
NOVI, MI, USA, April 19, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Medical equipment, pharmaceutical, PPE, and consumable supplier SLI Medical has launched a new brand, Doctors Choice. Doctors Choice focuses on providing front line responders including, hospitals, states, municipalities and medical supply distributors with safety needles and syringes specifically sought after for use with the COVID-19 vaccine.
“These specific syringes and needles reduce waste through a Low Dead-Volume feature (LDV) that is now the gold standard in vaccine administration,” said Josh Kaplan, SLI Medical's Co-founder and President.
With the launch of Doctors Choice, SLI Medical through its accreditation as an FDA Approved Importer, has been able to ramp up production of 510K Approved needles and syringes. Specifically, 1mL LDV syringes and 25G x 1” Safety Needles to help
[Novi, MI, February 7, 2024] The healthcare arena is grappling with a serious and pressing challenge—the scarcity of essential medical products. This issue has ignited concerns amidst medical facilities, particularly those with limited purchasing power or allocation availability. The shortage of vital medication jeopardizes patient care and threatens the overall functionality of healthcare institutions nationwide. In response to this urgent dilemma, smaller medical supply distributors, exemplified by SLI Medical, are taking proactive steps to provide solutions that can effectively bridge the gap between demand and supply.
Here is a short list of the current list of products facing shortages published this month:
When using a syringe, it's important to dispose of it properly to avoid potential health risks. This article will discuss the best ways to safely dispose of used syringes. We'll cover the different methods available and the safety precautions you should take when disposing of syringes. Read on to learn more about properly handling and disposing of syringes.
Syringes are an essential medical tool used for various purposes, such as administering injections, withdrawing fluids, and oral delivering medications. When it comes to syringes, safety is of the utmost importance. Hypodermic syringes, in particular, are designed for injections under the skin and must be used with care to prevent injury or infection. Proper disposal of used syringes is also critical to prevent the spread of blood-borne diseases and other harmful contaminants.