Welcome to this guide,
which sets out the correct use of the Hukyndra single-use pre-filled syringe.
The syringe is made up of three parts: needle, finger grip and plunger.
Let’s see how it works.
Hukyndra should be stored in its original packaging
in a refrigerator at a temperature of 2 to 8°C.
When needed (for example when you are travelling),
a single Hukyndra pre-filled syringe may be stored at 20°C to 25°C
for a maximum period of up to 30 days
– be sure to protect it from light.
First, take Hukyndra out of the refrigerator.
Remove the syringe from the packaging;
make sure that the product is in date
by checking the expiry date on the label
and verify that the liquid in the syringe
is clear and colourless.
Leave the syringe at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting.
Importantly,
do not remove the grey needle cover,
do not warm Hukyndra
and do not use the pre-filled syringe
if the liquid inside has been frozen.
Place everything on a clean surface: the syringe, an alcohol swab,
a cotton ball or gauze pad and a puncture-resistant sharps disposal container.
Wash and dry your hands carefully.
Begin by choosing an injection site.
The injection site should be at least 3cms away from your previous injection site
and can be on the front of your thigh or on your abdomen,
at least 5cms from your navel.
Wipe clean the injection site with the alcohol swab
using a circular motion.
Importantly,
do not inject through clothes,
and do not inject into skin that is sore, bruised,
red, hard, scarred, has stretchmarks, or areas with psoriasis.
Hold the pre-filled syringe in one hand and,
with the other hand, gently pull the needle cover straight off and discard it.
Do not touch the needle with your fingers and do not let it come into contact with anything.
It’s normal to see a drop of liquid at the end of the needle.
Hold the body of the pre-filled syringe in one hand between the thumb and index finger,
like a pencil, being careful not to pull back on the plunger at any time.
With your other hand, gently pinch the area of cleaned skin at the injection site and hold it firmly.
Now insert the needle into the skin at a 45° angle using a quick, dart-like motion.
Once the needle is in, let go of the skin.
Slowly push the plunger all the way in until all of the liquid has been injected
and the pre-filled syringe is empty.
Lift your finger from the plunger and let it move up slowly,
retracting from the site into the needle guard.
Please note that the needle will not retract unless all the liquid has been injected.
Speak to your healthcare provider if you think you have not had a full dose.
It’s normal to see a spring around the plunger rod after the needle has retracted.
After completing the injection,
place a cotton ball or gauze pad on the skin at the injection site without rubbing.
Slight bleeding at the injection site is normal.
Put the used needles, syringes, and sharps
into a sharps disposal container straight away after use.
The needle cover, alcohol swab,
cotton ball or gauze pad and packaging
may be placed in your household rubbish.