MMD Disposable SyringeU-40

Key Features & Ingredients

• U-40 disposable insulin syringe, calibrated for insulin at a concentration of 40 units per mL - a distinct, less concentrated graduation standard from the more common U-100 syringe, and not interchangeable with it
• Remains in active use in specific markets and regions, including parts of South Asia, for administering U-40-concentration insulin formulations that are still prescribed in those settings
• Fine-gauge needle, commonly around 31G with a short needle length typical for this category, built into a medical-grade plastic barrel with clear unit markings calibrated to the U-40 scale
• Supplied sterile in individually sealed packaging, made from non-toxic, non-pyrogenic materials, and intended for single use only

Benefits

• Clear U-40 unit graduations are intended to support accurate dosing specifically for people prescribed U-40 concentration insulin - using the matching syringe type is essential, since a mismatched syringe/insulin pairing can cause a significant dosing error
• The fine needle gauge is intended to make self-injection more comfortable
• Sterile, individually sealed, non-toxic packaging is intended to help maintain hygiene and safety until the moment of use
• Remaining available as a dedicated U-40 option helps ensure that people still prescribed this insulin concentration have access to a correctly calibrated syringe

Who Can Use This Product

• Intended specifically for people who have been prescribed U-40 concentration insulin by a physician - a distinct group from the majority of insulin users, who are typically prescribed U-100 concentration insulin
• Suitable for adults and, under a physician's or caregiver's supervision, children who require U-40 insulin therapy
• Not intended for anyone using U-100 concentration insulin - using this syringe with U-100 insulin can result in a significant dosing error; confirm your insulin's concentration with your physician or pharmacist before use

How to Use

• Before use, confirm with your physician or pharmacist that your prescribed insulin is specifically U-40 concentration - do not use this syringe with any other concentration
• Wash your hands and clean the injection site as instructed by your physician or diabetes educator before drawing up the dose
• Draw the prescribed dose by aligning the plunger with the correct unit marking on the U-40 scale printed on the barrel, then inject as directed by your physician or diabetes educator
• Use each syringe only once and discard it immediately after use

Storage & Safety

• Store unused syringes in their original sealed packaging in a clean, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight
• Single use only - do not reuse or share a syringe between individuals
• Precaution: never mix up syringe types - measuring U-100 insulin with this U-40 syringe delivers roughly 2.5 times the intended dose, risking severe hypoglycemia, while measuring U-40 insulin with a U-100 syringe delivers only around 40% of the intended dose, risking persistent hyperglycemia. Always match the syringe scale exactly to your prescribed insulin's concentration
• Dispose of used syringes properly in a sharps container, never in regular household trash