Contamination of insulin by silicone oil: a potential hazard of plastic insulin syringes

Diabet Med. 1988 Nov;5(8):789-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.1988.tb01109.x.

Abstract

A 32-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic patient reported recurrent clouding of her short-acting insulin, caused by silicone oil contamination from re-used disposable syringes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Disposable Equipment*
  • Drug Contamination*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Insulin, Long-Acting / administration & dosage*
  • Insulin, Regular, Pork
  • Plastics*
  • Silicone Oils*
  • Syringes*

Substances

  • Insulin
  • Insulin, Long-Acting
  • Insulin, Regular, Pork
  • Plastics
  • Silicone Oils
  • insulin, neutral