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'''IAM''' is a members-only online community for members and supporters of [[BME]]; its inception happened on October 15, [[2000]]. IAM Version 2 was launched August 18, [[2011]].
[[File:Piercing_needle.jpg|thumb|right]]
A polished, hollow [[Stainless steel|stainless steel]] tube with a [[Bevel|beveled]], extremely sharp tip, created for the purpose of body piercing. [[Hypodermic Needle|Hypodermic needles]] with the hubs cut off were often used before piercing-specific needles started becoming widely available.


It is incredibly diverse, with members from all around the world, spanning all ages (13+) and backgrounds. As of August 2006, the community is home to over 16,000 people (although the software has been updated to support growth to hundreds of thousands of users) who have combined to create an all-encompassing network of support, information, education, forums and general camaraderie.
[[Cannula Needle|Cannula needles]] with a plastic sheath are often used instead of the plain steel needles in Europe.


== See Also==
[[Needle|Needle]] should only be used once, then disposed of in a [[Sharps Container|sharps container]].
* [[IAM FAQ]]
 
== External Links==
* [http://www.bme.com/iam/ IAM.BME]

Latest revision as of 09:48, 17 September 2023

Piercing needle.jpg

A polished, hollow stainless steel tube with a beveled, extremely sharp tip, created for the purpose of body piercing. Hypodermic needles with the hubs cut off were often used before piercing-specific needles started becoming widely available.

Cannula needles with a plastic sheath are often used instead of the plain steel needles in Europe.

Needle should only be used once, then disposed of in a sharps container.

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