Reusing Needles

statdeac · #1 (**permalink**) 03-25-2003, 04:56 PM

Needles often remain sharp after one use. Some doctors say that their patients reuse them without a problem. Manufacturers are on a campaign to show that it's really not a good idea, especially if you use the newer, smaller guage (30-31g.) needles.

What do you do?

Tony · #2 (**permalink**) 03-25-2003, 06:05 PM

If I had to I would reuse it. I had in the past when I didn't have any more needles with me. I'm on the pump so I hardly use needles now. I must have 6 boxes left.

statdeac · #3 (**permalink**) 03-25-2003, 07:05 PM

Tony, maybe you could sell your 6 boxes on EBay...lol

Gina · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2003, 08:17 PM

is that legal

Jon · #5 (**permalink**) 03-25-2003, 11:14 PM

No, it's not legal.

Usually I have my son throw his needles away after one use. We get them free through the insurance, so there is no point in trying to re-use them. He has re-used needles in the past when I forgot to check his supply before going on a trip. Nothing bad happened.

I have seen the pictures though that they include with the box of syringes. It shows a needle after the first use, and it looks pretty bad.

Gina · #6 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 07:32 AM

i thought your not suppose to reuse t he needles anyway...it can cause an infection

statdeac · #7 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 08:07 AM

Yeah, depending on the way that it is handled. The skin at the injection site should be clean and the needle should be recapped and never touched. If this cannot be done skillfully due to poor eyesite or coordination, it could be an issue.

Apparently, this is much more common than you would think, as I've had both doctors and nurses who were also diabetics tell me that they did it or knew of people who did without a problem. It's the needle manufacturers who are putting out the education on what happens to the needle after one or two uses. They are the ones who stand the most to gain from increasing compliance.

Gina · #8 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 10:20 AM

i would never use needles twice it used to hurt the first time imagine the second oh boy

statdeac · #9 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon
No, it's not legal.

Well, then...there's illegal activity on Ebay. Check out the listing below for an auction currently happening...

GENERIC INSULIN SYRINGE (ACCUSURE) 28 GAUGE 1/2CC 1/2" NEEDLE 100/BOX Buy it now and pay with PAYPAL. Shipping takes 7 to 10 days. Order more than one and I will not charge you additional shipping. This is a very popular brand in the United States. Patient compliance is wonderful. One time use only for these disposable syringes. One box contains 10 packs of 10 for 100 total. Look at my feedback and buy with confidence! Use check out with paypal. New to paypal? Go to this link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...ional-register and choose your country. Make Paypal payment payable to dentech@rocketmail.com Cheers!

I'll tellin' you, Tony, you may be missing out here!!:p

Gina · #10 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 12:04 PM

we need an underground system at the forums lol

Tony · #11 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 12:44 PM

Wow statdeac is not joking ebay You would think they can get in trouble for that. You need a perscription for that. Not cheap $150 a box.

Gina · #12 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 01:29 PM

drug addicts lol

statdeac · #13 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tony
Not cheap $150 a box.

Wait a minute, Tony. Your not gonna make that much!! If you read the listing carefully, it says $150 for TEN BOXES. Don't count your chickens....

Jon · #14 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 06:35 PM

I have not read the ad, but I would guess that it is from somewhere outside the US, or you will find that you need a perscription before they can ship it. I also heard that they were selling perscription drugs such as viagra on the internet, and they would do that by having a doctor write a perscription based on a telephone interview or an internet questionaire. Maybe it is something like that.

Rigel · #15 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 10:17 PM

I'm using the BD 31G shorts (5mm). I've been reusing once per needle with no probs so far... any more than that and they start to hurt at he injection site.