{"product_id":"bd-ultra-fine-pen-needles-31g-8mm-100-canada","title":"BD Ultra-Fine™ Pen Needles 31G x 8mm, 100 Count","description":"\u003cp\u003eBD Ultra-Fine pen needles in 31 gauge, 8 mm — a mid-length needle that suits a wide range of users, and one of the most familiar names in diabetes supplies. 100 needles per box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31G (the higher the number, the thinner the needle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e universal screw-thread, compatible with most common insulin and injectable pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile, single-use, individually sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn needle length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShorter needles (4-6 mm) have become the more common recommendation for most adults, since they reduce the chance of injecting into muscle rather than fat. 8 mm remains appropriate for some people depending on body composition, injection site and technique — including whether a skin fold is used. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you're unsure which length is right for you, ask your pharmacist or diabetes educator before switching.\u003c\/strong\u003e It genuinely affects how your medication absorbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing them safely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a new needle for every injection — reusing them blunts the tip, hurts more, and increases the risk of tissue damage and infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the needle from the pen after each use; leaving it attached can allow air in or medication to leak out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate injection sites to avoid lipohypertrophy (fatty lumps), which makes absorption unpredictable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of used needles in an approved sharps container — never in household waste. Many Ontario pharmacies accept full sharps containers for safe disposal; check with a participating pharmacy near you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pen devices take universal-fit needles, but if you use a less common pen or a newer injectable, confirm compatibility before ordering a full box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature in the original packaging, away from moisture. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BD Ultra-Fine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098247356725,"sku":null,"price":53.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5040\/5685\/files\/BD-Ultra-Fine-Pen-Needles-31G-x-8mm-100-Count.jpg?v=1788112502","url":"https:\/\/healthyhub.ca\/products\/bd-ultra-fine-pen-needles-31g-8mm-100-canada","provider":"Healthy Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}