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• Do I need a syringe for this needles? I have been using monoject syringe/needles combo to inject Porcorten-V for my dog. The spec is 1cc TB with 25gx5/8"/1ct. Can you recommend something similar??

  Asked by John
  1 year ago

  • You would need a syringe to go with these needles to administer a Percorten-V injection to your dog. We sell 1cc syringes without needles, and you can see those on our site here: https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/view/monoject-veterinary-syringes-no-needle-rx/variation-5341 A syringe without a needle allows for changing needles between a vial and administration. It also allows you to select different brands, gauges, or lengths of needles. We sell Terumo and Monoject needles that slide and lock onto the syringes without needles. You can see the Monoject brand of 25 gauge, ⅝ inch needles on our site here: https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/view/monoject-needles-for-veterinary-use-rx/variation-10622 You can see the Terumo 25 gauge, ⅝ inch needles on our site here: https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/view/terumo-needle-for-cats-and-dogs-rx/variation-11844

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• Are these luer lock needles??

  Asked by Joan
  3 years ago

  • Yes, the monoject needles have the luer lock hub.

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• I am buying Monoject 250 18x1A needles from my vet these look to be the same with the green plastic hub the needles look to be about 1 1/2" are these the same needles I get from my vet and do I need a written prescription or do you contact the vet for authorization, the needles will be used for giving sub-q fluids to my cat?

  Asked by Sandy
  4 years ago

  • The Monoject needles are available in a variety of sizes including the 18 gauge, 1 inch long as well as 18 gauge, 1.5 inches long. The 18 gauge has a green needle cap and a plastic hub. All needles sold by VetRxDirect including the Monoject brand require a prescription from your veterinarian in order to purchase. For more information about prescription authorization please visit our website here: http://www.vetrxdirect.com/faq#requireAuthorization

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• What's the difference between monoject 200 & monoject 250? They're both 20x1A needles. Thank u?

  Asked by Katydid
  4 years ago

  • Monoject 200 Needles and Monoject 250 needles can be found in the same needle gauge and length (20X1). The Monoject 250 needles have a polypropylene (plastic) hub and a translucent color-coded cap. The Monoject 200 needles have an aluminum (metal) hub and a color-coded needle sheath.

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• I administer fluids to one of my cats on a daily basis. I have been using Monojet 250 needles for months with no problems. Recently I have been encountering a situation with the needles. The old ones (green casing) were easy to remove from the casing and attach, but the newer ones (clear casing)are very difficult to take apart. Has the manufacturer made a change? Are the others still available? Your website picture shows the older ones. Thanks.?

  Asked by Big T
  4 years ago

  • The color of the needle cap is dependent on the gauge size of the needle and the needle type. The 18 gauge needles have a green cap, whereas a needle of a different size would have a different color. If you have recently switched to a different size needle, the color of the cap would have changed as well. The difficulty that you are experiencing with the new caps is likely due to manufacturing differences between the two sizes. Please contact our customer service team so that we may answer your question more thoroughly based on your order history. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• hello, just want to double check that these needles are proper for use with our lactated ringers and iv sets?

  Asked by citybusdriver
  6 years ago

  • Our needles are most commonly sold with iv sets and bags of fluids and should work with other iv sets as well.

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• Do I need a prescription to get these needles?? If yes, why is a prescription needed to buy needles? Also, are the same needles used on humans used on animals? My cat recently diagnosed with renal failure and all this is new to me.?

  Asked by Stella
  6 years ago

  • Stella, A prescription is required to obtain hypodermic Monoject needles for treatment of your pet from our webpage. Depending on your state’s law, a prescription may or may not be needed to obtain hypodermic needles/syringes, but most states limit who may supply hypodermic needles/syringes, who may purchase needles/syringes (i.e., age restricted to 18 years or older), and how many needles/syringes can be purchased, or possessed, at one time without a prescription. Complying with the most strict state laws that require a prescription is important when serving patients in several states. In general, the needles used in humans are the same as those used in animals, however the length and the gauge (thickness or bore size) of the needles used varies based on skin thickness, site of injection (e.g., muscle, vein, fatty tissue), and the medication to be injected. You should consult with your pet’s veterinarian to determine the specific gauge and length of needle necessary to properly and safely administer medication to your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• how many in the box? is the 29-cent price per needle??

  Asked by Michele
  7 years ago

  • Michele, The 29-cent price is per needle; as dosing can vary widely in the medications that require the monoject needles, we do not sell them by the box, or at any fixed quantity. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• Can I use this needle to aspirate a benign lump or is it strictly for injecting?Thanks!?

  Asked by Jennifer
  7 years ago

  • Jennifer, Monoject needles can be used for aspiration, depending upon the gauge of the needle. You should consult your pet's veterinarian for proper advice and instruction. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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