Large-platform hexagonal hub (Hextra Tech) offers superior stability and ease of grip; ISO?13485 & CE certified; launched by a leading regional diabetes distributor and 4,000+ pharmacies
ISTANBUL, Oct. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandstone Medical - a SteriLance Medical sub-brand focused on diabetes self-injection - today announced the introduction of its Easydrip?Plus pen needles into the Turkish market through a leading regional diabetes distributor with a nationwide pharmacy network. The launch is already unlocking interest from neighbouring Middle-East markets.
Key advantages
- Hextra Tech hexagonal hub?-?a broad, six-facet platform that helps patients keep the pen steady during insertion, reducing wobble, bruising and needle bending versus conventional narrow-hub pen needles.
- Greater dosing confidence?-?the enlarged contact surface promotes a consistent injection angle, supporting accurate sub-cutaneous delivery.
- Thin-wall cannula with silicone lubrication?-?minimises penetration force and shortens injection time for a gentler daily routine.
Market relevance
As the first pen needle with a patent-protected hexagonal hub available in Turkey, Easydrip?Plus is already attracting interest from neighbouring countries and sets a practical alternative between premium global brands and low-end generics.
Availability & next steps
- Current channel: nationwide community pharmacies, often bundled with blood-glucose meters.
- Planned expansion: influencer-driven digital campaigns and e-commerce to reach online-first consumers across Turkey and neighbouring states.
Certifications
Easydrip?Plus is manufactured under a strict ISO 13485 quality system and holds CE Declaration of Conformity, meeting international safety and performance standards.
Brand Relationship
Sandstone Medical is SteriLance Medical's diabetes-care brand focused on self-injection. Easydrip products are developed and marketed by Sandstone, with SteriLance providing manufacturing and quality systems under ISO?13485.
About Sandstone and SteriLance Medical
Sandstone designs patient-centric solutions that make daily injections steadier and more comfortable. Founded in 1993, SteriLance Medical is a global innovator in blood-sampling and injection solutions with 200+ patents and distribution in 50+ countries.
More information: en.sandstonemed.com | en.sterilance.com
Media & distribution enquiries: smu@sterilance.com
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