mylife Penfine Classic - Enjoy reliability
The classic pen needle with the twist you can rely on
- Just two twists for a secure fit
- Extra Thin Wall cannula for an optimised drug flow1
- Colour cording for simple identification or different pen needle lenghts
- Special silicone surface treatment for an advanced injection comfort
- Compatible with all major injection pen brands2 and available in 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm lengths
1 Aronson R. et al.: Effects of Extra-Thin Wall Needle Technology on Preference, Confidence, and Other Patient Ratings, Clinical Therapeutics, 35(7):923-933, 2013.
2 See pen needle box or "pen compatibility" on our website.
Short pen needles Reliable subcutaneous injection
To achieve a good insulin dose effect it is essential to inject the insulin into the subcutaneous fatty tissue (subcutaneous injection) and not into the underlying muscle. Injecting insulin into the muscle can lead to unexplained fluctuations in blood glucose values as well as to severe hypoglycaemia.
- Short pen needles reduce the risk of inadvertent injections into the muscle.
- 4 mm and 5 mm pen needles simplify the injection technique. Injections can often be given at a 90 degree without forming a skin fold (children, adolescents and slim adults should form skin folds).1
4 mm and 5 mm pen needles often permit safe subcutaneous injections even without forming a skin fold. Follow the recommendations of your diabetes counsellor.
Long pen needles increase the risk of injecting into the muscle.
Skin (epidermis and dermis)
Subcutaneous fatty tissue (subcutis)
Muscle
Extra Thin Wall cannula For an optimised drug flow
Larger inner diameter with an unchanged outer diameter2
Extra Thin Wall
- Improved medication through greater flow rate3
- Due to the larger inner diameter of the cannula, less force is required when pushing the injection button3
- Supports the simple delivery of higher concentrated insulins from 200 Units/mL
Premium quality features Experience reliable comfort
Universal Twist
Universal twist to fit all major injection pen brands.4
Advanced quality medical cannula: the 4 mm and 6 mm pen needles have a fine 32 G cannula. High precision 3-bevel and premium polished pen needle tip.
Anti Coring
The special treatment removes unevenness, prevents fraying of the ground edge and enables a smooth injection.
Easy Glide
Special silicone surface treatment enables constant gliding characteristics and smooth penetration.
External protective cap with good grip. Free tear-off tab allows the sealing peel-foil to be removed quickly and easily.
For everyone on-the-go Structure of a pen needle
- External protective cap with good grip
- Free tear-off tab allows the sealing film to be removed quickly
- Easy-to-remove inner protective cap
- Needle hub with viewing windows for additional optical control
- Special silicone surface treatment and triple facet bevel for maximum injection comfort
1 VDBD Leitfaden zur Injektion bei Diabetes mellitus. Health Care Professionals. 2. bearbeitete Auflage. November 2016.
2 Cannula Tube made of stainless steel for the manufacture of medical devices – ISO 9626:2016.
3 Aronson R. et al.: Effects of Extra-Thin Wall Needle Technology on Preference, Confidence, and other Patient Ratings, Clinical Therapeutics, 35(7):923-933, 2013.
4 See pen needle box or "pen compatibility" on our website.
mylife Penfine Classic The intuitive way to attach the pen needle1
Use of mylife Penfine Classic pen needle with Universal Twist technology.
1 See pen needle box or "pen compatibility" on our website.
Choosing the correct pen needle length User-friendly colour coding
The mylife Penfine Classic pen needle is available in four different sizes: 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm. The different pen needle lengths with the respective outer and inner diameters are colour coded for simple identification.
| Pen needle | Cannula length | Contents | Cannula diameter | Needle tip | Item number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mylife Penfine Classic | 4 mm | 100 pieces | 32G / 0.23 mm, Extra Thin Wall | 3-bevel | 3300001 |
| mylife Penfine Classic | 5 mm | 100 pieces | 31G / 0.25 mm, Extra Thin Wall | 3-bevel | 700009706 |
| mylife Penfine Classic | 6 mm | 100 pieces | 32G / 0.23 mm, Extra Thin Wall | 3-bevel | 3300002 |
| mylife Penfine Classic | 8 mm | 100 pieces | 31G / 0.25 mm, Extra Thin Wall | 3-bevel | 3300003 |
mylife Penfine Classic Avoiding problems
| Problem | Possible cause | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| Painful injection |
Multiple use of pen |
Change the pen needle after each injection |
| Insulin flows back from injection channel |
Pen needle removed too fast (incomplete insulin delivery) | Inject slowly and do not remove the pen needle immediately (count slowly to 10) |
| Injection too fast, insulin was unable to distribute |
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| Lacking or too pronounced efficacy of insulin |
Unsuitable injection site: tissue hardening (lipohypertrophie), scar tissue, hardening of skin |
Avoid unsuitable sites |
| Pen needle removed too fast after injection | Inject slowly and do not remove the pen needle immediately (count slowly to 10) | |
| Poor mixing of insulin in cartridge (only in case of cloudy insulins) | Roll and swivel the pen 10 times before each injection, according to the instructions of your healthcare professional and the instructions of the insulin manufacturer. | |
| Pen needle is clogged | Use a new pen needle and use every pen needle only once | |
| The dosage button of the pen cannot be pressed |
Rubber membrane of the cartridge was not pierced | Use a new pen needle. Change the pen needle after every injection |
| Pen needle too loose | Ensure that the pen needle is securely fixed | |
| Pen needle is clogged | Use a new pen needle and use every pen needle only once |
Pen compatibility
mylife Penfine Classic pen needles are tested according to ISO 11608-2:2012; they are fully functional when used with the injection pens listed below and on the Penfine Classic pen needle box.
Fits on:
Diabetes pens
Humalog® Mix 50/50™ KwikPen®
Humalog® Mix 75/25™ KwikPen
Other pens
Some injection pens may not be available in all countries. In case of doubt please contact the injection pen manufacturer. All brands are trademarks of their respective owners. Follow the instructions for use of your injection pen before using a mylife Penfine Classic pen needle.
