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Product Category Description for Needles and Syringes

Level I: Needles and Syringes A single-use product that is used to safely inject substances into the body or extract fluids from the body. These substances include: blood or any other body fluids, or to administer medications or other fluids. This category includes a wide range of needles and syringes. The product must be disposable (for one-time use), sterile, and noted to be latex-free by the FDA. The product comes in various sizes, styles, and materials, to accommodate its use in a multitude of procedures.

Level II Subcategory: Needles Medical Needles are used to administer medication(s) and or removal of aspirates or tissues in an aseptic fashion. Needles are hollow in construction which facilitates their clinical applications. They are constructed of three parts the hub which allows for connection(s), the shaft (operating length), and bevel (the sharpened point).

Level II Subcategory: Syringes Syringes are a hand operated cylindrical demarcated device with a plunger that is used for both the delivery and removal of substances into the body. They come in various sizes and volume capacities for differing clinical applications with varying tip construction.