Help needed to identify syringe

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Help! Found this syringe in our front garden, can anyone tell me what sort it is / what it was likely to be used for?

That looks just like the insulin syringes I use for my dog. It looks sterile and unused too, as you need to snap the bottom plastic bit off before you can draw up the drug.

It's an insulin syringe also used by drug users. I would pick it ip carefully using tongs and take it to a chemist or surgery for safe disposal. If.youtenot happy yo touch it ask the police for advice

Thank you, that’s really reassuring. It’s a part of our garden easily accessible from the road and I was wondering if the people who drink there had moved on to harder stuff!

In my area these are the type of syringes given out to drug users as part of a harm prevention service.

It's an insulin syringe. It's sheathed over the needle (the orange bit). I'd put it in an old takeaway box or something like and take it to the nearest chemist who can dispose of it safely for you.

The council could help. They often arrange disposal. maybe ask for police advice anyway. They pose s huge risk.

The two options I can think of are Insulin or an illegal drug.
Put on a pair of disposable gloves, place syringe in a small plastic bag, leave it somewhere safe - take to your Health Clinic - they have the proper containers for these items. The needle will still be under the orange sheath.

Oh ok, perhaps not so innocuous. But it appears unused is that right? The kids play out there. Am now going to have to check for sharps

It looks unused, so don't worry too much

The needles are non detachable

Dont assume its unused. Someone could have put the cap back on. Just be careful.

I'd say it's a substance users litter.
Just be careful picking it up.

It is definitely unused. As I said, the white plastic end has to be snapped off before use. The fact it's on shows it hasn't been opened. Once it's off, it can't be reattached.

That's an 'all in one' 1ml syringe dispensed to insulin users and used by drug addicts.

You can't tell by just looking whether it's been used or not.

The orange needle guard is the only thing which detaches and can be put back on when the user has finished with it.

It looks filthy and it's probably been used.

Most IV drug users do not use these very small syringes and also this one looks unused. That's not to say it wasnt dropped by a junkie, but i would wrap it and bin it

It looks like there is still something in it unless my eyes are going.

Thats a BD microfine 1ml complete. Given to IV drug users and those on insulin. Ask your local needle exchange to collect it to prevent any exposure or risk of harm.

Oh i thought it was a 0.5ml.

Thanks all. Put on gloves, used tongs and put in a bottle to take to pharmacy at the end of our road which I know collects sharps / hazardous material

You've done the right thing, these should never just be wrapped up and put in a bin, that is a risk to everyone who could come into contact with the bin rubbish which is really unfair. They should always be disposed of safely into a yellow sharps bin and I would always assume they have been used and/or are contaminated. If you are having problems with drug users using your garden then do contact 111 for advice. IME these are the sized syringers given out at needle exchanges.

I don't think they give out many of these to insulin users anymore, insulin pens (which look completely different and have a screw on needle) have been the norm for at least 20 years now. I'm type 1 diabetic and have never seen any IDD use this kind of syringe. I'd think it would be more likely to be illegal drug use.

Agree with @fettfrett. That doesn’t look like the type of syringe used by any type one diabetics I know. It looks like ones given out for post operative blood thinners

It looks identical to my dad's insulin syringes. And the white cap on his can easily be replaced, so dont assume unused.

It's an insulin syringe. Some people do still use them if their insulin doesnt come in a pen. Hospitals use them to add insulin to pumps or fluids. Blood thinners come in different pre made and pre dosed syringes. These syringes are the usual ones used by drug users.