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TUBEX® Injector

NOTE: The TUBEX Injector is REUSABLE: do not discard.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: BEFORE PROCEEDING, SEE IMPOR-TANT INFORMATION UNDER DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION SECTION.

NOTE: USE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE FOR ALL MANIPULATIONS OF STERILE PARTS.

To load a TUBEX Sterile Cartridge-Needle Unit into the TUBEX Injector

1. Turn the ribbed collar to the “OPEN” position until it stops.

2. Hold the Injector with the open end up and fully insert the TUBEX Sterile Cartridge-Needle Unit.

Firmly tighten the ribbed collar in the direction of the “CLOSE” arrow.

3. Thread the plunger rod into the plunger of the TUBEX Sterile Cartridge-Needle Unit until slight resistance is felt.

The Injector is now ready for use in the usual manner.

To load an E.S.I. DOSETTE® Sterile Cartridge-Needle Unit into the TUBEX Injector

1. Turn the ribbed collar to the “OPEN” position until it stops.

2. Hold the Injector with the open end up and fully insert the E.S.I. DOSETTE Sterile Cartridge-Needle Unit. Firmly tighten the ribbed collar in the direction of the “CLOSE” arrow.

3. Thread the plunger rod into the plunger of the E.S.I. DOSETTE Sterile Cartridge-Needle Unit until slight resistance is felt.

4. Engage the needle-cap assembly by pulling the cap down over the silver cartridge hub. The needle is fully engaged when the silver hub is completely covered. The Injector is now ready for use in the usual manner.

To administer TUBEX/DOSETTE Sterile Cartridge-Needle Units

Method of administration is the same as with conventional syringe. Remove needle cover by grasping it securely; twist and pull. Introduce needle into patient, aspirate by pulling back slightly on the plunger, and inject.

To remove the empty TUBEX/DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Unit and dispose into a vertical needle disposal container

1. Do not recap the needle. Disengage the plunger rod.

2. Hold the Injector, needle down, over a vertical needle disposal container and loosen the ribbed collar. TUBEX/DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Unit will drop into the container.

3. Discard the needle cover.

To remove the empty TUBEX/DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Unit and dispose into a horizontal (mailbox) needle disposal container

1. Do not recap the needle. Disengage the plunger rod.

2. Open the horizontal (mailbox) needle disposal container. Insert TUBEX/DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Unit, needle pointing down, halfway into container. Close the container lid on cartridge. Loosen ribbed collar; TUBEX/DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Unit will drop into the container.

3. Discard the needle cover. The TUBEX Injector is reusable and should not . be discarded.

Used TUBEX/DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Units should not be employed for successive injections or as multiple-dose containers. They are intended to be used only once and discarded.

NOTE: Any graduated markings on TUBEX/DOSETTE Sterile Cartridge-Needle Units are to be used only as a guide in administering doses.

Wyeth-Ayerst does not recommend and will not accept responsibility for the use of any cartridge-needle units other than TUBEX or E.S.I. DOSETTE Cartridge-Needle Units in the TUBEX Injector.

Last reviewed on RxList: 3/2/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.