Description
BBraun: 23G, 25mm, (1 inch), short blue, individually blister packed, sterile luer slip hypodermic needle.
Efficiency and economies of scale mean that we can usually offer the best online price for the 23G 25mm (1inch) short blue needle, and all other needles and syringes. To order, just type how many you need into the quantity box above.
| Quantity | Price (exc VAT) | VAT | Price (inc VAT) |
| 10 | 16.4p each | 20% | 20p each |
| 100 | £7.55 | 20% | £9.06 |
| 1000 | £40.00 | 20% | £48.00 |
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| Product details | |
| Gauge | 23G |
| Needle Length (mm) | 25mm |
| Needle Length (inch) | 1 inch |
| Hub Colour | blue |
| Type | luer slip |
| Manufacturer | BBraun |
| Brand | Sterican |
| Product Code | A216 |
| Also known as | short blue |
Medical and non-medical use:
Normal medical use:
The normal medical use for the 23G 25mm (1inch) needle is for Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous injections.
Non-medical use:
This 23G 25mm needle is also suitable for veterinary use.
Notes on use by drug users for the injection of illicit drugs.
The main use for the blue 23G 25mm (1inch) needle is the injection of anabolic steroids in to muscles. The larger gauge of the 23G needle allows for oil-based steroids to flow freely.
Some illicit drug users who inject in the femoral vein also use the blue 23G 1 inch needle. If possible, a move down to a the finer bore 25G orange needle would be preferable as the smaller needle will cause less damage to the site and the vein. However, for people with moderate scarring at the site, such a move may not be feasible.
Cautions/Harm Reduction Advice
People injecting intramuscularly (IM) should ensure that they leave 2-3mm of needle above the skin surface, and ensure that the hub is not pushing against the skin. If the 23G 1 inch needle is too short to allow this, it may be necessary to use the longer 23G 1¼ inch 'long blue' needle instead.
People who inject steroids intramuscularly should use a different needle such as a 21G 1½ inch green needle to “draw up” steroids; this needle should be discarded and a fresh needle used for the actual injection.
