Needle

Needle
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
EMDN related code(s)
A01
NEEDLES
GMDN related code(s)
63095
General-purpose syringe/needle (A sterile device consisting of a calibrated barrel (cylinder) with plunger intended to be used for injection/withdrawal of fluids/gas (e.g., medication) to/from a medical device or the body (i.e., capable of both); a non-retractable needle is included, either attached or detached (usually capped for user protection). It is intended for various medical applications and is not dedicated to medication administration. The syringe is typically made of plastic and silicone materials and may have anti-stick plunger allowing smooth plunger movement, either manually or by a syringe pump. This is a single-use device.)