Sterilizing injection pen cartridges

[GimmeABreak]

I ordered a handful of cartridges from two different pen suppliers and they claim they are sterilized but no real way to be certain. Is there a way I can sterilize them in my lab? I searched this on other forums + reddit and can't seem to find any info. Insta pot? UV Light? With either of these methods, if the cart is sealed does sterilization even work?
TIA

 

[TNDelta]

I've heard of several taking them to a dentist office or doctor's that they're close with and sterilize with their equipment. Not sure how Insta Pot would work but maybe?

 

[Jackal]

Yes, asking a vet, dentist, doctor, or even a school if they will autoclave it for you will work.

Unfortunately an Instant Pot does not get hot enough. I believe the sterilize function only gets to about 239F (118C) . You want to reach a temp of 250F (121C) for 15-20 mins. I know some may say close enough but it is up to you to decide your amount of risk.

A manual pressure cooker with a 15psi weight works. This is what I use and yes the tape does turn from blue to black.