How to Clean a Vaccine Syringe Mold?

How to clean a vaccine syringe mold?
A vaccine syringe, which is used to deliver a liquid medicine into the body, has a plunger that slides inside a core pin that forms the internal diameter. The plunger and core pin must fit tightly together so that the syringe can function smoothly and deliver a precise amount of fluid.

To ensure that the syringe is made to measure, producers should calibrate it with water before each injection, Gaffney said. He advises producers to fill the syringe with vaccine and measure how much it delivers, even if the injection only involves a few doses.

If the plunger gets dry, Gaffney recommends lubricating it with glycerin or vegetable oil. This will not contaminate or destroy the vaccine, he added.
He also recommended that producers sanitize the gun by placing it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, which is enough time to kill any bacteria or mold that could be present inside the gun. Then, he advised producers to store the vaccine gun in the freezer to keep it from getting contaminated again.

Vaccines can become contaminated, which can spread disease to people who have not been immunized. Fortunately, strict infection control practices prevent this from occurring. However, if it does occur, it is important to contact the patient and monitor them for symptoms of the disease.

In addition to cleaning the syringe, a producer should re-capping needles safely after withdrawing the vaccine dose from the vial. Air bubbles can be problematic for the accuracy of a vaccine dose, so they should be minimized when recapping.