A veterinary syringe designed for heavy-duty use must remain accurate, comfortable, and functional despite repeated use.
For a livestock producer, veterinarian, or distributor, the choice must take into account much more than just the volume indicated on the syringe barrel.
Materials, calibration, chemical resistance, maintenance, and the availability of replacement parts directly affect its service life.
Choosing the Right Size
The volume depends on the species, the product administered, and the protocol established by the healthcare professional.
The requirements will vary depending on whether the animals are young, sheep, goats, pigs, or cattle.
A range of sizes allows the equipment to be adapted to different situations.
ARDES offers reusable syringes in 10-, 20-, 30-, and 50-ml sizes for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.
Check the accuracy of the scale
A scale that is difficult to read slows the user down and increases the risk of inaccuracy.
The markings must remain visible despite cleaning and handling.
A scale engraved into the material offers greater durability than a simple surface marking. ARDES uses an engraved scale with pigment coating to improve readability.
Study mechanical strength
A veterinary field syringe may be subject to impacts, twisting, and repeated use.
The joints between the shaft, the handle, and the body must be sufficiently strong.
However, rigidity should not compromise comfort. The piston's movement must remain smooth and even.
Testing Chemical Resistance
The equipment may come into contact with various pharmaceutical products, nutritional solutions, or cleaning products.
The materials and joints must retain their properties despite this contact.
A high-quality seal also helps prevent leaks and maintain dosing accuracy.
Check the sterilization options
For reusable equipment, proper cleaning and sterilization procedures are essential.
The syringe must be able to be disassembled so that its various parts can be cleaned properly.
Depending on the ARDES model, sterilization can be performed in an autoclave for 30 minutes at 121 °C or 18 minutes at 134 °C.
The manufacturer's instructions and applicable protocols must always be followed.
Choose equipment that can be disassembled
Equipment that can be completely disassembled offers several advantages:
- more thorough cleaning;
- inspection of wear parts;
- replacing a gasket;
- piston maintenance;
- extended service life.
Equipment that cannot be repaired often has to be completely replaced even for a minor malfunction.
Check the availability of replacement parts
For a veterinarian on the road or a veterinary practice, equipment downtime can become a problem.
The availability of seals, cannulas, and replacement parts is therefore an important factor.
For the distributor, this availability also makes it possible to provide better after-sales service and build customer loyalty.
Consider Ergonomics
A syringe can be reused multiple times during the same procedure.
The grip, balance, required effort, and orientation of the cannula all affect the user's comfort.
Good ergonomics helps ensure consistent movements, especially when working with multiple animals.
Choose a manufacturer capable of supporting the user
The distributor must be able to provide clear instructions regarding:
- editing;
- disassembly;
- cleaning;
- sterilization;
- replacement of parts;
- selecting the volume;
- compatible accessories.
This documentation is an integral part of the product's quality.
ARDES Injection Equipment
ARDES designs reusable syringes, adjustable and automatic dispensing guns, and related accessories in France.
The product line is designed for heavy-duty use and is based on four priorities: precision, durability, ease of disassembly, and ease of use.
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