CYP Catalog: Needle-Free Jet Injectors

Frequently Asked Questions

Although most of these questions and answers were initially relating to the Agro-Jet® injectors and their users, most of them are also applicable to Med-Jet® injectors such that references to either Agro-Jet® or Med-Jet® were taken out of those applicable to both.

Please select your question of interest.

1. Operation of the Needle-Free Injector System
1. What gas is used to power the injector and why?
2. Does the CO2 go into the patient/animal?
3. Where do I refill the CO2 cylinder?
4. How many injections can be accomplished with one CO2 tank?
5. How much does the CO2 tank weigh?
6. How fast can the injector work?
7. How hard is it to clean the injector?
2. Application of Medication
1. How does the vaccine or medication get into the patient/animal if there is no needle to pierce the skin?
2. How do you know if the medication is being injected to the right depth?
3. How is the injector supplied with vaccine?
4. What is the highest dose that can be injected and is it variable?
5. Does the injector have to be in contact with the patient/animal?
6. How do you know if an injection was successful?
7. Is the injector limited to specific medications and supplements?
8. Can the AGRO-JET® be used on humans?
9. Do the animals feel anything?
10. Conventional needle immunology can cause abscesses and cysts. How does the AGRO-JET® compare?
3. Mechanical Features
1. What is included with each injector?
2. How durable is the injector?
3. Does the injector orifice ever plug and if so, how do I unplug it?
4. Where is the injector made?
5. Are parts and service readily available?
6. How much does the injector weigh?
7. How accurate is the dosage metering?
8. Is there any risk of cross-contamination between patients/animals?
9. Does the injector work on all types of livestock?
10. Is the injector difficult to use?
11. How much does the injector cost?
4. Miscellaneous
1. Will the AGRO-JET® shoot through plywood and if so, to what thickness?
2. What are some of the advantages of using the AGRO-JET® over conventional, hypodermic needles?
3. Why doesn't everybody buy one of these injectors?

For this section, you can select from one of the following: Principle of Operation (Agro-Jet® or Med-Jet®), Slideshows, Brochures, Videos, Cost Effectiveness Calculator, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, References, and Warranty information.

For information on specific products, select either Veterinary Products for animal applications or Medical Products for human applications.