Is getting stabbed by an IC pin a cause for concern?

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Getting stabbed by an IC pin does not pose a risk for lead poisoning, as IC pins are not made with lead. The discussion emphasizes that the primary concern is a small puncture wound, which should be treated with standard first aid practices, such as washing the area with soap and water. Participants noted that the risk of infection is low if the pin is relatively clean. Historical experiences with lead-based solder were mentioned, but the consensus is that solid metallic lead does not present the same risk as finely divided lead or lead oxide.

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just stabbed myself with an IC pin.

lead poisoning?
 
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lol its not RoHs compliant chip? how many pins did you stab yourself with? chances are we absorbed more lead in food/solder smoke, paint
 
Just use standard first aid practice for a small puncture wound -- wash it out well with soap and water. As long as it was a relatively clean pin, the risk of infection is low.

Those dang pins hurt!
 
There's no danger of lead poisoning. IC pins aren't made with lead anyway, and even if they were you'd still be fine.

- Warren
 
you have more 24 hours to live

good luck
 
I've repaired lots of old tube amps over the years, and I got "stuck" by tinned component leads (with lead-based solder) more times that I can count. I never worried about the lead because it was solid and metallic. If it were finely divided or in the form of lead oxide, then I'd take precautions. Ah, the heady smell of rosin-core solder!
 

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