The Score | |||
1 | Manufacturer (Check the reputation of the manufacturer and if it is a real, physically existing identity with real address and real country of origin) | 0: Unreal 1: Real | |
2 | Approval (Check if the brand is approved by different approval entities. Pending or expired approvals don not count) | 0: Non-approved 1: CE mark, else [19] 2: Nationally approved [20] 3: US FDA approved [21] | |
3 | Evidence based quality (Check if there is, at least one, scientific literature proving the brand quality or uniqueness of technology. Must be published in a reputable journal without conflict of interest) | 0: Non-approved 2: Approved by technology name 2: Approved by brand name 4: Approved by both | |
4 | Packaging | Boxing Unique design* Clear differentiation of varieties like using different colors, mentioning variety name clearly, concentrations and cross-linking Proof of authenticity or online anti-faking element (through an application or a website) | Point for each (0 - 3) |
Sealing (of each syringe) | −1: Not sealed 0: Sealed 1: General product details printed on the seal 2: General and unique product details printed on the seal | ||
Pamphlet included: Multilingual (including the country of the distribution, Technical details included) | −1: No Fairly detailed: 0 Perfectly detailed: 1 | ||
Uniqueness of sticker Unique Serial number on the sticker Online usable for authenticity check Serial number is barcoded Several stickers (at least 4): o One for treatment plan. o One for consent. o One for charging sheet. o One for nursing procedure logbook. | Point for each (0 - 4) | ||
5 | Needles Flexibility Caliber-concentration matching Sharpness after multiple entries Smooth movement on extraction** Cannula is supplied | Point for each (0 - 5) |