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You may be surprised how an innovative pen needle design can help improve your injection experience1-2
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LEARN MOREInsulin injection mistakes are more common than you might think3*
A study showed that people with diabetes were making at least one mistake in how they inject insulin.3* Insulin is meant to be injected into the fat layer just below the skin where it works best. Accidentally injecting insulin too deeply – into the muscle – can lead to pain or the chance of blood sugar dropping too low.4
“One of the things that Iʼm always worried about is how do I know that once I inject it into my body itʼs in the right place or itʼs actually working”†
Patient quote from market research
Experience more comfortable and confident injections1-2
Micro-Fine UltraTM Pen Needles have innovative features proven to provide an easier, more comfortable injection experience, and confidence that the complete dose of insulin has been delivered.1,2‡§
Accuracy with a shorter needle
Micro-Fine UltraTM 4mm Pen Needles help reduce the risk of injecting into your muscle compared to needles 6mm and longer.5,||
Comfort with a 5-bevel tip
In a study, the 5-bevel tip was shown to offer a more comfortable and less painful injection experience compared to similar length 3-bevel pen needles.2§
Confidence with
Ultra-Thin wall technology
Ultra-Thin wall technology increases the flow of insulin, making injections easier and giving you the confidence that you have received the full dose.1#
Ultra-Thin wall is the highest ISO standard for a 32G pen needle inner diameter.6
Micro-Fine UltraTM and VivaTM Pen Needles are compatible with widely used pen injectors. Even if your injection therapy changes, you can still use Micro-Fine UltraTM and VivaTM Pen Needles.7
See Our Compatibility Chart
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Embecta Resources Hub*Results from a patient survey.
†Patient quote from market research, August 2022.
‡Results from clinical studies assessing patient preferences and feedback.
§Patients were aware of the pen needle they were using.
||Estimates based on 90-degree insertion with no skin pinch-up.
¶Ultra-thin wall was introduced as an ISO standard for inner wall diameter in 2016.
References
1. Aronson R, Gibney MA, Oza K, et al. Insulin Pen Needles: Effects of Extra-Thin Wall Needle Technology on Preference, Confidence, and Other Patient Ratings. Clin Ther. 2013;35(7):923-933.
2. Hirsch L, Gibney M, Berube J, Manocchio J. Impact of a Modified Needle Tip Geometry on Penetration Force as well as Acceptability, Preference, and Perceived Pain in Subjects with Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2012;6(2):328-335.
3. Bari B, Corbeil MA, Farooqui H, et al. Insulin Injection Practices in a Population of Canadians with Diabetes: An Observational Study. Diabetes Ther. 2020;11(11):2595-2609.
4. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New Insulin Delivery Recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255.
5. Gibney MA, Arce CH, Byron KJ, Hirsch LJ. Skin and subcutaneous adipose layer thickness in adults with diabetes at sites used for insulin injections: implications for needle length recommendations. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010;26:1519-30.
6. Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices—requirements and test methods. ISO 9626. 2016.
7. Pen Needle Compatibility Status Summary with Diabetes Care & Non-Diabetes Drug Delivery Devices - Document Number: 149OTH-0004-20 Rev Y – 2025-11-18.
These devices are UKCA-marked in accordance with UK Medical Device Regulations.
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Compatible with widely used pen injection devices1* |
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Lilly |
HumaPen (Ergo II, Luxura, Luxura HD, Savvio), KwikPen (Abasaglar, Humalog, Humulin, Huminsulin, Lyumjev, Liprolog, Mounjaro/Zepbound), Forsteo, HumatroPen, Tempo Pen |
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Novo Nordisk |
FlexPen (Insulatard, NovoMix, NovoRapid), FlexTouch (Fiasp, Levemir, Tresiba), Ozempic, Saxenda, Victoza,Wegovy, Xultophy, NovoPen 4,5,6, NovoPen Echo, NovoPen Echo Plus, Novo Pen Junior |
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Sanofi |
DoubleStar (Toujeo), SoloStar (Admelog, Apidra, Insulin Aspart, Lantus, Lispro, Toujeo, Trurapi), Lyxumia, Soliqua, AllSTAR, AllSTAR PRO, ClikSTAR, JuniorSTAR, TactiPen |
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Medtronic |
InPen |
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Sandoz |
SurePal |
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Viatris |
Semglee |
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*Listed brands are owned by third parties. Reference: 1. Pen Needle Compatibility Status Summary with Diabetes Care & Non-Diabetes Drug Delivery Devices. Document Number: 149OTH-0004-20 Rev Y – 2025-11-18. |
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