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

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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.