1. Technically Advanced Quality Assurance TAQA Evaluation Report, conducted by UL, 2016. TRUEplus® Sterile, single-Use Pen Needles (31-gauge, 5mm) received a top score of 10 out of 10 and were rated comparable to same-gauge pen needles from a leading national brand.
2. EN ISO 11608-2 Pen-injectors for medical use – Part 2: Needles – Requirements and test methods.
3. Data on file.
4. Hirsch, L, Gibney M, Berube J, and Manocchio J. “Impact of a Modified Needle Tip Geometry on Penetration Force as Well as Acceptability, Preference, and Perceived Pain in Subjects with Diabetes.” Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Mar. 2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22538142.
5. Norman, J J, and M R Prausnitz. “Improving Patient Acceptance of Insulin Therapy by Improving Needle Design.” Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Mar. 2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22538143.
6. Technically Advanced Quality Assurance TAQA Evaluation Report, conducted by UL, 2018. TRUEplus® 5 Bevel Pen Needles received a score of 10 out of 10 and passed quality criteria evaluation and microbiological examination.