title: Studies on microbial contamination of reused disposable plastic insulin syringes.
abstract: The microbial contamination of reused disposable insulin syringes and bottles was studied. Fourteen patients, aged 16-64 years, took part in the study. 50 syringes and 52 bottles were examined for sterility at different stages of use. Twelve (24%) syringes and 4 (8%) bottles were found to be contaminated by micro-organisms, although only in low numbers. The micro-organisms recovered belonged to the normal skin flora of man.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Magnusson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Edman
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Aslund
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bruse
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wibell
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy; D004202:Disinfectants; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D013594:Syringes
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D007328:Insulin