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Discussion Forums => Iron Chelation Corner => Topic started by: Andy Battaglia on June 27, 2008, 04:04:12 AM

Title: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Andy Battaglia on June 27, 2008, 04:04:12 AM

Hello everyone,

If anyone has unused thumbtack style needles (Thalaset, Baxter, Norfolk etc) of any size or quantity, please send them to me. I will make sure they are sent on to people who can use them. Many people have switched to Exjade, so if you have needles you haven't used, please contact me. I have been sending out needles that were previously donated and it is working out really well and I have requests for even more. It would be great if we can come up with some of the smaller sizes, also. There is always a huge demand for this type needle so please help out if you can.

This is the style requested. Any length needle and any length tubing can be used.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/comicsetc/Reference%20pics/1M8472.jpg)

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 05, 2008, 08:47:55 PM

Just as was the case when I asked for unused desferal, I have not gotten a single reply to my request for needles. This was sent as an announcement, so every member got the message. I know many people have switched from desferal to Exjade, but for some reason, no one wants to send their unused desferal or needles. The people who receive what I send are so completely thankful and are genuinely people who can use what I send. The needle program is going quite well and patients are receiving these packages within one week, even on the other side of the earth. But I need YOUR help. Even donations of cash will help because I can purchase needles at cost if I can raise enough funds. Norfolk has previously assured me that when it comes to helping patients who cannot afford proper needles, that they will give us the best price possible.

I am taking the time to prepare and mail these packages overseas, even though I have a very full workload already between my business and this group. Please take the time to mail me your needles and desferal.

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: trubliss on July 09, 2008, 02:28:03 AM

Hi

I am fairly new to this site although I registerd a while back I  rarely get on but read your email about needing thumtack style needles.  I do have some supplies that I'd be happy to send you.  I'll check and see what I have, where can I send them? Also, do you need any 10 cc syringes.  I have a box of those as well if anyone is using desferal through a port these syringes can be used for saline or heparine flushes.

Thanks,
Christina

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 09, 2008, 02:31:19 AM

Thanks Christina! I just sent another batch of needles out today and I am running low. I can definitely use more needles. I'm not sure about the syringes, so if anyone can use them, let us know and I'll have Christina send those to me also.

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 29, 2008, 08:02:59 PM

I'm sending out the last of the needles. If anyone had extra needles, please send them to me. There is a good demand for them.

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Laura on May 15, 2009, 09:42:15 PM

Hello Andy,

I have some needles now (about 90) but I don't know if we are talking about the same kind of needle. What is written in the box is: Hospira Venisystems* Butterfly 25. It sais that they are imported by Hospira Philippines, Inc and distributed by Euro-Med Laboratories Phils.Inc. The reference that appears in the box is P295 A05. They were made in April 2006 and have their expiration date in March 2011.

I enclose a picture of a similar needle, I have the orange ones.

The problem is that I live in Spain and I don't know if I'll be able to send it by post without problems. However, if they are needed I could talk to my hospital and try to send them from there.

Best regards,

Laura.

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Andy Battaglia on May 16, 2009, 05:39:03 PM

Hi Laura,

That type of needle is the butterfly needle, which goes in at an angle. I am looking for the thumbtack style needle that goes straight into the skin at a 90 degree angle. They are commonly called thalaset needles. The thumbtack style needles are a high quality needle that hurts less going in and stays in place better during activities. I don't know anyone who needs butterfly needles but if anyone does, please speak up and we'll see if we can get them passed along.

A picture of the thumbtack needles is in my original post at http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php?topic=1816.msg15260#msg15260

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Waleed on July 27, 2012, 08:58:02 PM

if you have any thalaset , I am interested to buy them. Please let me know. I have emailed norfolkmedical and other two companies also.

Title: Re: Send Me Your Unused Thumbtack Style Needles
Post by: Dharmesh on July 28, 2012, 12:59:25 PM

Hi All,
Just FYI i am posting this,
I am using JMS 27G SHORT Needle, It is imported from JMS SINGPORE. They might be exporting to your country also.