Contamination of insulin by silicone oil: a potential hazard of plastic insulin syringes.
A 32-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic patient reported recurrent clouding of her short-acting insulin, caused by silicone oil contamination from re-used disposable syringes.
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Diabetic Clinic, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
D000328:Adult; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004340:Drug Contamination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D049528:Insulin, Long-Acting / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D061389:Insulin, Regular, Pork; D010969:Plastics; D012827:Silicone Oils; D013594:Syringes
D007328:Insulin; D049528:Insulin, Long-Acting; D061389:Insulin, Regular, Pork; D010969:Plastics; D012827:Silicone Oils; C000006:insulin, neutral