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Needleless connectors, used today as integral components of an infusion system, enhance healthcare worker safety. Currently, there are three design categories among needleless connectors: (1) split septum connectors, (2) luer activated valves and (3) luer valves with positive displacement. Numerous branded products are available within each category. Although needleless connectors offer enhanced safety features, there have been recurrent concerns about an increased risk of bacteremia associated with their use. However, until more evidence exists regarding the impact of mechanical design aspects on infection risk, none of the three currently available categories of needleless connectors can claim superiority.

Aplicare Advantage® Dressing Change System Aplicare, Inc. First bundled dressing change system to promote infection prevention, enable best practice, drive performance and improve profitability.More
Curos™ Port Protectors Ivera Medical Corporation The Curos™ Port Protector is the first product to consitently and reliably disinfect luer activated values to help reduce bloodstream ...More
Monoject™ Pre-Fill ADVANCED I.V. Flush Syringes Covidien Saline and heparin I.V. flush syringes. Latex- and preservative-free, low break force, terminally sterile, drug-stopper quality plunger.More
Saf De-Cap® Current Technologies, Inc. Plastic cap used to reduce aerosol and splash when removing rubber stoppers from blood and specimen tubes or opening ampules.More
Safe-1® Safety Syringe Safety 1st Medical Inc. A retractable design safety syringe that provides unique features such as safe needle change, multiple access to the needle, and easy to read ...More
SwabCap™ Excelsior Medical Corp. This device disinfects luer access valves by bathing the valve's threads and top with 70% isopropyl alcohol. As the cap is twisted onto the ...More
Urine Monovette® with Luer-Lock Adapter Sarstedt, Inc. Designed for hygienic urine collection from urine drainage systems with needleless sampling ports. Safe for transport and analysis.More