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EpiPen Up Close

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The needle in an EpiPen is about 15 millimeters long and extremely narrow.

Once injected, the needle releases 0.3 mg of epinephrine (for adults).

Even though the needle moves relatively slowly at 6 m/s, it's visibly blunted after use.

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