Terumo Syringes: Luer Lock, Luer Slip & Catheter Tip
Terumo is a Japanese medical device manufacturer and one of the most widely used syringe brands in Australian healthcare. MEC stocks Terumo sterile, single-use syringes from 1 mL to 60 mL in luer lock, luer slip, eccentric luer slip and catheter tip styles, plus syringes with needles. All are latex-free, with clear barrels, bold graduations and a plunger stop. They suit clinics, aged care, home care and veterinary use.
Choosing a Terumo Syringe by Tip
| Tip | How it connects | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Luer lock | Threaded collar that twists onto the needle or connector | Where a secure, leak-free connection matters: IV lines, cannulas, drawing up and pushing medications |
| Luer slip (concentric) | Push-fit tapered tip in the centre of the barrel | General injections and drawing up, where quick needle changes are useful |
| Eccentric luer slip | Push-fit tip offset to the side of the barrel | Lets the needle sit closer to and more parallel with the skin, for venepuncture and shallow-angle injections |
| Catheter tip | Long, wide tapered tip with no luer fitting | Irrigation, flushing catheters and drains, and devices with catheter-tip ports |
Terumo Syringe Sizes at MEC
| Size | Tip options | Graduations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Luer slip (tuberculin), with needle | 0.01 mL |
| 3 mL | Luer lock, luer slip, auto-retract needle syringe | 0.1 mL |
| 5 mL | Luer lock, luer slip | 0.2 mL |
| 10 mL | Luer lock, eccentric luer slip | 0.2 mL |
| 20 mL | Luer lock, eccentric luer slip | 1.0 mL |
| 30 mL | Luer lock | 1.0 mL |
| 50 mL | Luer lock, eccentric luer slip, catheter tip | 1.0 mL |
| 60 mL | Catheter tip | — |
Terumo syringes have an extended scale past the nominal volume. A 10 mL syringe, for example, is marked to 12 mL. Use the nominal size as your working volume.
Luer Lock vs Luer Slip: Which Do You Need?
Both connect to standard luer needles and connectors. A luer lock screws on, so the needle or line can't pop off under pressure. Choose it for IV access, viscous medications and anywhere a disconnection would be a problem. A luer slip pushes on and is held by friction. It is quicker to attach and swap needles, and is fine for routine injections and drawing up. If in doubt, a luer lock is the safer default.
Important — Insulin: Insulin should only be drawn up and given with a syringe graduated in insulin units that match the insulin concentration prescribed (usually U-100). A syringe marked in mL is not a substitute. Check the scale on the barrel before use, and follow your diabetes educator or prescriber's instructions.
Single use: Terumo syringes are sterile and single-use. Do not reuse or re-sterilise them, and dispose of used syringes and needles in an approved sharps container.
Terumo Syringe FAQ
What is an eccentric tip syringe used for?
The off-centre tip lets the needle run closer to and more parallel with the skin. Clinicians use it for venepuncture and blood sampling, where a shallow needle angle helps.
Are Terumo syringes latex-free?
Yes. Terumo states its syringes are free from natural rubber latex and PVC.
What is a catheter tip syringe for?
Catheter tip syringes have a long, wide tip without a luer fitting. They are used for irrigation, flushing urinary catheters and drains, and with devices that have catheter-tip ports. For enteral feeding tubes with ENFit connectors, use an ENFit syringe instead.
Browse the full Terumo range above, or explore our wider syringes and needles range. For clinic, aged care or box quantities, contact the MEC team.