Nobody really likes getting shots; however they have become less inconvenient for patients throughout the years thanks to the constant improvement of the design and materials used by syringe manufacturers.
Plastic disposable syringes were first introduced in 1961. The “disposable revolution” brought considerable benefits, the main one was the drastic reduction of infections transferred between patients since a syringe was only used once. In addition, the new disposable syringes optimized medical operations because the sterilization process for reusable glass syringes was no longer required.
Plastic disposable syringes were first introduced in 1961. The “disposable revolution” brought considerable benefits, the main one was the drastic reduction of infections transferred between patients since a syringe was only used once. In addition, the new disposable syringes optimized medical operations because the sterilization process for reusable glass syringes was no longer required.
One key factor in the shot process is how much force is required to operate the plunger of the syringe in both directions. This force level must allow the doctor or nurse to easily operate the syringe without causing harm to the patient.
Watch a video of a test (which meets ISO 7886-1 Annex G) that measures the required forces to operate the plunger of a disposable syringe.
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