Placo labs INJECT-EASE User Manual

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Inject-Ease
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting
Q: What syringes are compatible with the Inject-Ease®?
A: You may use
• 100 unit (1.0 ml, 1cc) BD* insulin syringe;
• 50 unit (0.5 ml, 1/2cc) BD* insulin syringe; or
• 30 unit (0.3 ml, 1/3cc) BD* insulin syringe.
Q: Which insulin syringes are not compatible with the
Inject-Ease?
A: Monoject*, Reli-On*, Valu-Rite*, Accu-sure*, and
BD’s Hypak* syringes, Nipro*, UltiCare*, Precision­Sure Dose*, and Terumo*.
Q: Do the short BD* syringes work with the Inject-Ease? A: Yes.
Q: What should I do if I want to decrease the depth of
the injection?
A: Use the two spacer rings on your Inject-Ease. You can
decrease the depth by 1/8” or 1/4” (3.17 mm or 6.34 mm) depending on which spacer ring you choose. Spacer ring measurements are approximate.
Q: Is the Inject-Ease capable of delivering intra-muscu-
lar injections?
A: No, the Inject-Ease is only capable of delivering
subcutaneous injections. At this time, there are no known alternative devices that we could suggest.
Q: Can the Inject-Ease be used with a Tuberculin
syringe?
A: Yes, upon special request we will send you a
100-unit (1.0 ml, 1cc) extra long adapter tip that is compatible with the subcutaneous BD* 1cc 25G 5/8” Precision Glide (Reorder No. 9626) 100-unit Tubercu­lin syringe only.
Q: Does the Inject-Ease inject the medication?
A: No, the Inject-Ease only penetrates the needle into the
skin; the user must manually depress the plunger.
Q: Can my child use the Inject-Ease?
A: Consult with your child’s pediatrician to see if your
application is suitable for use with the Inject-Ease.
Q: How do I clean the device after use?
A: The Inject-Ease can be wiped off with a clean damp
cloth or washed with warm soapy water and air dried. To avoid rusting the internal spring, do not submerge the device in water or wash the device in the dish­washer. Adapter tips can be submerged in water after removing them from the device. Do not autoclave the device.
Q: Can the Inject-Ease be used on more than one
person?
A: The Inject-Ease is intended for the single user. To
avoid exposure to contaminants, do not use the Inject­Ease on multiple users.
Q: Can I travel with a pre-loaded syringe in my Inject-
Ease?
A: Consult your health care professional to find out if
storage of pre-loaded syringes is appropriate for the type of medication you use. Certain medications can be preloaded in syringes and kept inside the Inject­Ease until needed.
Q: Does the Inject-Ease contain latex?
A: The Inject-Ease does not contain latex. For a list of
materials please contact Palco Labs.
Inject-Ease is a registered trademark of Palco Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.
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