Syringe, general-purpose

Intended purpose

A sterile device used for general medical purposes consisting of a calibrated hollow barrel (cylinder) and a movable plunger that is used to inject fluids (e.g., medication) into, or withdraw fluids/gas from, the body, or a medical device. At the distal end of the barrel is a male connector (typically a Luer-lock type) for the attachment of the female connector (hub) of a hypodermic needle or an administration set. It is typically made of plastic and silicone materials and may have plunger anti-sticking properties (internally precoated with compatible substances) allowing smooth plunger movement, either manually or by a syringe pump. This is a single-use device.