Boss Bugpin Magnum needles are stacked perfectly and have a long taper, great for all uses. Colouring, Shading. Made for quality and performance in the tattoo industry. Bugpins are often preferred for smooth gradient shading, but each to their own. Each needle comes in a Sterile Pouch with the type of needle, lot no., expiration date, and compatible tip/tube printed right on the outside.  The needles are EO (Ethylene Oxide) gas sterilized and should only be used if the package is undamaged.