{"product_id":"embecta-nano-pro-pen-needles-32g-4mm-100-canada","title":"embecta Nano PRO™ Pen Needles 32G x 4mm, 100 Pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003eembecta Nano PRO pen needles, 32G x 4 mm, 100 per box. The 4 mm length is the shortest commonly available and now the length most often recommended for adults starting on pen injections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32G — thinner than 31G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 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 for most insulin and injectable pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile, single-use, individually sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 4 mm has become the default\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evidence behind short needles is fairly settled: for most adults, a 4 mm needle inserted at 90 degrees reaches subcutaneous fat reliably without needing a skin fold, and substantially reduces the risk of accidentally injecting into muscle. Intramuscular injection changes how quickly medication absorbs, which matters a great deal with insulin. Shorter needles are generally more comfortable too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, the right length depends on your body and your technique — \u003cstrong\u003echeck with your pharmacist or diabetes educator before changing needle length\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly if you're currently on a longer needle and using a skin fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh needle each injection; reuse dulls the tip and raises infection risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the needle off the pen after injecting, rather than leaving it attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate sites systematically — repeated injection in one spot causes fatty lumps that make absorption erratic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount slowly to ten before withdrawing, to ensure the full dose is delivered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed needles go in an approved sharps container. Bring full containers to any participating pharmacy for disposal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure it fits your pen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal-fit covers most devices, but check the specification against your pen before buying a box if you're using an unusual device or a recently launched injectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore at room temperature in the original box, dry, and out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embecta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098247455029,"sku":null,"price":60.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5040\/5685\/files\/embecta-Nano-PRO-Pen-Needles-32G-x-4mm-100-Pcs.jpg?v=1788112502","url":"https:\/\/healthyhub.ca\/products\/embecta-nano-pro-pen-needles-32g-4mm-100-canada","provider":"Healthy Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}