PP Disposable Syringes

Abstract

Plastics are finding greater use in medical disposables and replacing conventional materials like metals and glass. One such application which has been established in the country is the use of disposable syringes produced from polypropylene resin by the process of injection moulding. The components include the plunger, main body which is graduated to indicate capacity, gasket, needle holder and the sheath cover for the needle. The individual syringes are over wrapped in a polyethylene film pouch for subsequent sterilization by ethylene oxide/gamma radiation.