 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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Life expectancy of a syringe has not been discussed before on the forum. I understand why the seals breakdown so quickly, its the way they are being used. My syringes I change once a week. I use 2 at a time. So in a month I go thru 8+. When I travel, I take 4 with me just in case I run into any problem. My insurance paid for 15 per month and I have skipped getting syringes many months so I dont have a stockpile or I would send some to you Zenda.
Since I only use my syringes to take already formulated liquid medications, my syringes do not wear out. Ive noticed when I have taken medications that I dissolve myself, it is grittier and will affect the syringes making them breakdown faster. The same must be true when putting formulas and food down the syringes.
Best of luck with the blenderized meals. Ive heard wonderful things from Charm about this.
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