Sterex F5S One-Piece Electrolysis Needle | UK Made

The Sterex F5S one-piece electrolysis needle is made from diamond-drawn medical-grade stainless steel in Birmingham — the home of electrolysis needle manufacturing. The one-piece format is the key distinction here: without a joint, the needle is more rigid and transmits tactile feedback more directly during insertion, giving experienced electrologists precise control.

One-piece vs two-piece needles

A one-piece needle is machined as a single unit — shaft and shank are continuous. This gives a stiffer feel and is preferred by many practitioners for fine facial hair, eyebrow work, and techniques that require firm directional control. Two-piece needles (like the F3G or F3S) have a shaft crimped onto a shank, which introduces a small amount of flex.

Specifications

• Type: One-piece stainless electrolysis needle
• Code: F5S (Short)
• Material: Diamond-drawn medical-grade stainless steel
• Finish: Smooth, polished
• Compatibility: Sterex one-piece needle holders only
• Pack size: 50 needles, individually wrapped
• Origin: Made in Birmingham, UK
• Sterile | Single-use

Compatible needle holders

The F5S is designed for Sterex one-piece holders. It is not compatible with two-piece holders — check your holder type before ordering.

For use by qualified electrologists only.