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10 Needles is a sealed pack of ten syringes, each with a short 31 gauge needle attached, a fine bore of about 0.25 mm outer diameter. The pack label names the contents as U-100 syringes for 100 units or less, and its size panel lists needle lengths of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) and 5/16 inch (8 mm). Veracue offers the pack as a laboratory supply for bench work with small liquid volumes, strictly for research use only, and it gives no usage guidance of any kind.
Ask for the analytical documentation of any lot.
HPLC is the method used to measure purity
Ask for the report for a specific lot through the contact page
Supplied for laboratory research use only
Mass spectrometry is the method used to confirm identity
10 Needles is a sealed retail pack of ten syringes, each fitted with a short needle. The front of the pack states the count as 10 needles and the gauge as 31, and a size panel beside it lists two needle lengths, 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) and 5/16 inch (8 mm). A further line describes the contents as U-100 syringes for 100 units or less, which refers to the unit scale printed on the barrel. Veracue lists the pack as a laboratory supply, separate from the research compounds in its catalog.
In the product photograph the pack sits in a clear sealed bag with a navy blue and yellow printed panel. Two loose syringes are laid below it, one with its needle exposed and one with an orange needle cap. They illustrate the syringe type, and the printed pack, not the photograph, defines the contents.
| Product name | 10 Needles |
| Product type | Laboratory supply: syringes with attached needles; not a peptide and not a research compound |
| Pack count as labeled | 10 needles |
| Needle gauge as labeled | 31 gauge |
| Needle type as labeled | Short needle |
| Needle lengths named on the pack | 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) and 5/16 inch (8 mm) |
| Barrel scale as labeled | U-100, for 100 units or less |
| Pack label wording | U-100 insulin syringes, short needle |
| Packaging as photographed | Sealed clear bag with a printed panel |
| Research designation | Research Use Only |
Everything in this table is read from the printed pack shown in the product photograph. The pack you receive carries its own label, and that label, not this listing, is the record for the pack in hand. Questions can go through the contact page.
Gauge is a size scale for needle bore, and the number runs opposite to the width: a higher number is a thinner needle. A 31 gauge needle is about 0.25 mm in outer diameter, far finer than the roughly 0.8 mm of a 21 gauge needle common on general-purpose laboratory syringes. Gauge says nothing about length, which is stated separately.
They are independent properties. A 31 gauge needle can be short or long, so a researcher choosing a supply should record both. On this pack the gauge is printed once in large type, while two lengths are named in the size panel next to it.
As photographed, the needle on each syringe is attached directly to the barrel. An attached needle removes the question of matching a separate hub or connector, because there is no hub to match. It also means the needle cannot be swapped for another gauge or length, so the size printed on the pack is the size supplied.
The barrel carries a printed scale in units, and the pack calls it U-100. That marking is a calibration convention for the scale. It is not a procedure, a volume recommendation or a statement about any material, and Veracue gives no ratios, volumes or procedures for this item.
The table lists the properties a researcher usually records for a needle supply and where each one is stated for 10 Needles.
| Property | Why a researcher records it | Where it is stated here |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Planning and budgeting depend on the number in the pack | Pack label: 10 needles |
| Gauge | Sets the bore, which affects fit through narrow openings | Pack label: 31 gauge |
| Length | Sets the reach, which matters for container depth | Size panel names 1/2 inch and 5/16 inch; confirm with Veracue |
| Needle attachment | Decides whether a separate hub must be matched | Attached to the barrel as photographed |
| Barrel scale | Decides which markings are available for reading a volume | Pack label: U-100, for 100 units or less |
| Sterility and material | Matters for sterility-sensitive work | Not stated; see Quality & Purity Standards |
Used needles are sharps. Handling and disposal follow the researcher’s own institutional protocol and local rules, not a supplier’s product listing, and Veracue publishes no disposal procedure for this item.
This listing states the product name, the count, the gauge, the unit scale and the needle lengths named on the printed pack in the photograph. It does not state a sterilization method or sterile status, a needle or barrel material, a manufacturer, a country of origin, a lot number, an expiration date, a storage condition or a test result, and it presents no certificate of analysis for this item. Veracue’s certificate library is organized around peptide lots and holds no record for this supply. Questions can go through the contact page, and the certificate page shows what documentation exists.
These checks involve no test results, only a comparison of the pack against the order and the record.
| Check | What to look for | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 10 needles stated on an unopened pack | The pack matches the listing |
| Gauge | 31 gauge printed on the pack | The bore matches the order |
| Length | Whichever of 1/2 inch or 5/16 inch your pack indicates; ask Veracue if it is unclear | Which of the two named lengths was supplied |
| Seal | An intact sealed bag with no tears or punctures | Visible signs that a pack should be set aside and reported |
| Lot and date | Any lot number or date printed on the pack | The link to batch records, if the supplier holds any |
| Barrel markings | A legible printed unit scale on the syringes | The scale described on the label is present |
No. A sealed bag shows that the pack has not been opened, while sterility is a separate property that needs its own statement and documentation. This listing makes no sterility claim.
Keep a snapshot of the listing, the count, gauge and length read from the pack, any lot number or date printed on it, the date received and the work it supported. Consistent records make pack-to-pack differences visible.
Ask the Veracue team to confirm the needle length in your pack, or review the certificate library.
10 Needles is supplied as a laboratory supply for research use only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, or for any form of administration, and it is not a drug, dietary supplement, cosmetic or food. This page contains no dosing, administration or usage guidance of any kind. Purchasers must be qualified researchers or institutions and must use the material in line with all applicable laws. See the Medical Disclaimer and the Terms and Conditions for sitewide policies.
The product photograph shows the pack as labeled. Device wording printed on the pack, including the words insulin syringes, does not change the research-use-only status of this listing. Used needles should go through the researcher’s institutional sharps protocol and applicable local rules.

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