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Sterile Needle 16G Luer Lock | DIY Mycology
When you're working with thicker liquid cultures, you need power — not frustration. Individually sterile-packed 16G needle with Luer Lock fitting — the high-flow gauge for clog-free inoculations.
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When you're working with thicker liquid cultures, you need power — not frustration. A sterile, individually packed 16G needle with Luer Lock fitting lets your liquid culture flow effortlessly, with the security of a locked hub.
The high-flow gauge for liquid culture
Liquid culture work should feel smooth and controlled — but a needle that's too narrow turns every injection into a battle. Push harder, the needle clogs, contamination risk climbs. The 16G's 1.19 mm bore moves viscous media without resistance, keeping your sterile workflow clean.
Why Luer Lock
Threaded Luer Lock keeps the needle locked to the syringe hub under the higher injection pressure that thick liquid culture demands. Hospital-grade quality, CE-marked, single-use.
Full specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 16G |
| Outer diameter (OD) | 1.65 mm |
| Inner bore (ID) | 1.19 mm |
| Length | 40 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 ~30 seconds out of contact. Discard the needle immediately after one session — never resterilize or reuse.
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's the difference between 16G and 18G? | 16G has a 1.65 mm outer diameter and a wider 1.19 mm bore — faster flow, far better for thick liquid culture or viscous spore suspensions. 18G is finer (1.27 mm OD), preferred for standard spore work. |
| Is this for liquid culture or spore work? | 16G is the go-to gauge for liquid culture (the wider bore avoids clogs from yeasty mycelium chunks). For standard spore suspensions, 18G is usually enough. |
| 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 under pressure. Pushing viscous liquid culture through a slip-tip needle is a known cause of mid-injection failures. |
| Does this fit your 10 ml syringe? | Yes — this 16G Luer Lock needle fits any Luer Lock syringe, including the empty 10 ml syringe 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.059-SYNDLL-16G |
| Weight (KG) | 0.0050 |
| Origin | No |
| Sterile | No |
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