Problem with rubber stopper on vial.

[aftermathmatic]

Thanks for the advice. I don't think i need to re-filter the oil as the cap didn't actually fall off or anything, it just loosened up and i had to push it back in securely...air did get in though. No pain or swelling was felt in the injection site (glute), if that's any indication that it hasn't been contaminated.

I might just use masking tape to secure the metal ring back on the vial again.

To make things worse, some rubber from the cap went into the vial as i used an 18 to draw, what is the worst that can happen..hopefully it sticks to the bottom.

Also, how do you prevent a vacuum in the vial (ie as you draw, the vial sucks the oil back in)...injecting air is what caused the stopper coming loose in the first place. Will stabbing another hole help with the pressure balance?

[Honkey_Kong]

Thanks for the advice. I don't think i need to re-filter the oil as the cap didn't actually fall off or anything, it just loosened up and i had to push it back in securely...air did get in though. No pain or swelling was felt in the injection site (glute), if that's any indication that it hasn't been contaminated.

I might just use masking tape to secure the metal ring back on the vial again.

To make things worse, some rubber from the cap went into the vial as i used an 18 to draw, what is the worst that can happen..hopefully it sticks to the bottom.

Also, how do you prevent a vacuum in the vial (ie as you draw, the vial sucks the oil back in)...injecting air is what caused the stopper coming loose in the first place. Will stabbing another hole help with the pressure balance?

The solution is to not rip off all the metal that was crimped on the glass. You're only supposed to pull the plastic lid off.