Syringe Stoppers – Leak-Proof Luer Sealing Caps
Syringe Stoppers provide a secure, sterile, and reliable closure solution for open syringe nozzles and sampling ports. Designed to fit both Luer slip and Luer lock tapers, these stoppers twist or push on effortlessly to form a hermetic seal that guards sensitive biological samples, arterial blood gases, and compounded pharmaceutical preparations against air exposure and spillage. Their inert plastic construction resists chemical interaction with medical reagents, blood components, and saline solutions. By preventing accidental needle pricks and fluid exposure, they enhance workplace safety and sample integrity in busy diagnostic centers and hospital environments throughout Pakistan.
Key Applications:
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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sample Transport: Secures heparinized syringes containing blood gas samples during transport from patient bedsides to hospital testing labs.
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Pharmacy Compounding & Medication Transfer: Seals filled syringes containing liquid medications, IV additives, and nutritional supplements prior to administration.
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Clinical Pathology & Research: Prevents sample evaporation and contamination when temporarily storing extracted biological fluids in syringe barrels.
Specifications & Properties:
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Product Name: Syringe Stopper / Luer Sealing Cap
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Fitting Compatibility: Standard Luer Lock and Luer Slip syringe tips, needles, and catheter adapters
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Material Construction: Medical-grade Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE)
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Sealing Mechanism: Precision-molded internal threads or tapered friction plug for a secure airtight grip
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Chemical Resistance: Resistant to blood serum, saline, alcohols, dilute acids, and common clinical reagents
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Sterility Options: Available in bulk non-sterile packs or gamma-sterilized single-peel pouches
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Thermal Tolerance: Autoclavable up to 121°C (PP variants) or suitable for standard cryogenic and refrigerated storage
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Packaging Options: Bags of 100, 500, or 1000 units per pack
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Storage Conditions: Store at ambient room temperature in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight and extreme heat sources.
Safety & Handling:
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Hazard Class: Non-hazardous medical accessory prior to use. Biohazardous once exposed to clinical fluids or blood samples.
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Handling & Usage: Firmly push or twist the stopper onto the syringe tip until seated securely. Do not overtighten threaded caps to prevent stripping the Luer collar.
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Disposal: Single-use medical disposable. Dispose of used syringe stoppers in biohazard waste containers or sharps bins in accordance with institutional infection control protocols.
