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COVID-19 Vaccine: Pfizer and AstraZeneca Vials, Needles, and Syringes, Exams of Public Health

Information on the Pfizer BNT162b and AstraZeneca vaccines, including vial dimensions, number of doses per vial, preparation and administration protocols, and needle and syringe specifications for dilution and administration.

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2021/2022

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COVID- 19 Vaccine:

Images of Vaccine

and the Combined

Needle and

Syringes

Pfizer BNT162b Vaccine

  • 2ml vial (dimensions 13mm diameter and 31mm height)
  • 5 doses per vial. Dose is 0.3ml IM.
  • Preparation and administration protocol included in the Pfizer Information for Healthcare Professionals document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/r egulatory-approval-of-pfizer-biontech- vaccine-for-covid- 19

CNS for Dilution (BNT162b)

  • Needle and syringe for dilution (not used for administration to patients)
  • Combined needle and syringe (CNS) sourced from two suppliers, BD (Discardit) and Unisurge.
  • Same specification: both 21G x 38mm (1. inch) needle with 2ml Syringe with graduations at 0.1ml. 100 pack.
  • Needle needs to be attached to the syringe
  • Require one per vial.

CNS for Administration (BNT162b)

  • BNT162b is 0.3ml IM dose. GBUK (Prosum) product sourced. 1ml syringe with 0.1ml graduations.
  • Two sizes, 23g and 25g (1 inch). Plan to use 23g until exhausted and then switch to 25g.
  • Luer slip fitting (can switch needle).
  • No safety feature.
  • One per patient. The same syringe will be used for drawing up the vaccine and administration to the patient (no latex in vial topper).

CNS for Administration (AZ)

  • Combined needle and syringe (CNS) sourced at UK level.
  • 0.5ml IM dose. BD product sourced is 0.25ml graduations.
  • Two sizes, 23g and 25g. Plan to use 23g until exhausted and then switch to 25g.
  • BD is fixed needle (therefore can’t switch needle).
  • No safety feature.