Syringes
Disposable syringes for clinics, hospitals, aged care and home care: Terumo and BD luer lock and luer slip syringes from 1 mL to 60 mL, eccentric-tip and catheter-tip syringes, insulin syringes with fixed needles, VanishPoint and Terumo retractable safety syringes, and ENFit enteral syringes for tube feeding. Sold individually or by the box.
Choosing a syringe
| Syringe type | Used for | At MEC |
|---|---|---|
| Luer lock | A threaded tip that screws onto needles, IV lines and ports for a secure connection that won't pull apart under pressure. | BD 1 mL, Terumo 3 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL, 30 mL, 50 mL |
| Luer slip | A smooth tip that pushes onto a needle or fitting. Quick to use for injections and drawing up. | Terumo 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL |
| Eccentric tip | The tip sits to the side of the barrel, so the needle can be held closer to parallel with the skin. | Terumo 10 mL, 20 mL, 50 mL |
| Catheter tip | A long tapered tip for irrigation, flushing tubes and drains, and feeding tubes with catheter-tip connectors. | Terumo 50 mL, 60 mL |
| Insulin syringes | Small-volume syringes with a fixed fine needle, used for insulin injection. | BD Ultra-Fine II 0.3 mL, 31G × 8 mm, Terumo 1 mL |
| Retractable safety syringes | The needle retracts into the barrel after the injection to help reduce needlestick injuries. | VanishPoint 3 mL, Terumo auto-retract 3 mL |
| ENFit enteral syringes | Purple ENFit syringes for enteral feeds, medicines and flushes, which can't connect to IV lines. | ENFit reusable 60 mL |
Choose the smallest syringe that holds the full dose, so the scale markings are easier to read accurately. All syringes here are single-use unless marked reusable, like the ENFit enteral syringe.
Important: never reuse or share single-use syringes or needles. Dispose of used needles and syringes straight into an approved sharps container, and don't recap needles by hand.
Syringe FAQs
What is the difference between luer lock and luer slip?
Luer lock syringes have a threaded collar that twists onto the needle or connector, so it can't slip off under pressure. Luer slip syringes have a plain tapered tip that the needle pushes onto — quicker to connect, but less secure.
Why are ENFit syringes purple?
ENFit is the international connector standard for enteral (tube) feeding. The ENFit tip only fits enteral devices, which helps prevent feeds or oral medicines being given into an IV line by mistake. See enteral feeding for feeding tubes and giving sets.
Ordering syringes for a clinic, ward or aged-care facility? Contact our team for volume pricing. See also saline and sterile water.