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Sterile Needle 18G Luer Lock | DIY Mycology
Precision matters when you're working with spores. Individually sterile-packed 18G needle with Luer Lock fitting — the fine-control gauge for clean spore inoculations into substrate, cakes and spawn bags.
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Precision matters when you're working with spores. A sterile, individually packed 18G needle with Luer Lock fitting gives you the fine control you need for clean, confident inoculations — every single jar, every single time.
The fine-control gauge for spore work
The 18G is the standard mycology spore-injection gauge for a reason. It pushes spore suspension into substrate with a precise, controlled jet — not the fire-hose flow of a wider bore. For grain bags, brown rice cakes, and most spore work, it's the right balance of flow and precision.
Why Luer Lock
Threaded Luer Lock connections keep the needle secured to the syringe hub. No friction-fit slippage under pressure. No needle-detach mid-injection. Hospital-grade quality, CE-marked, single-use.
Full specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 18G |
| Outer diameter (OD) | 1.27 mm |
| Inner bore (ID) | 0.84 mm |
| Length | 38 mm (1.5") |
| Connection | Luer Lock (threaded, locking) |
| Material | Stainless steel cannula, polypropylene hub |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide (EO), CE-marked |
| Packaging | Individually sterile-packed |
| Use | Single-use, hospital-grade quality |
Sterile technique reminder
Flame-sterilize the needle tip until red-hot before each injection point. Cool for ~30 seconds out of contact with non-sterile surfaces. Discard the needle immediately after use — never resterilize or reuse a disposable sterile needle.
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's the difference between 18G and 16G? | 18G has a 1.27 mm outer diameter (vs 1.65 mm for 16G) and a finer 0.84 mm bore — better fine control, more clog-resistant for very fine spore particulates but slower flow than 16G. |
| Is this for spore work or liquid culture? | 18G is the standard for spore suspension inoculations. For thicker liquid culture media, 16G is usually preferred. |
| Can I reuse this needle? | No — single-use only. Always open a fresh sterile needle for each new injection point or session. |
| Why Luer Lock and not slip-tip? | Luer Lock threads keep the needle locked to the syringe hub under injection pressure. Slip-tip needles can pop off mid-push — risking contamination. |
| Does this fit your 10 ml syringe? | Yes — this 18G Luer Lock needle fits any Luer Lock syringe, including the empty 10 ml syringe sold in our combi kit. |
Responsible sterile practice
Single-use, individually sterile-packed disposable intended for DIY mycology hobby and research use. Always pair with disciplined sterile technique. Discard after one inoculation session.
Additional Info
Additional Info
| Contents | No |
|---|---|
| Productcode | MCS.LBDSP.023-SYNDLL-18G |
| Weight (KG) | 0.0040 |
| Origin | Germany |
| Sterile | Yes |
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