Caresite®
Luer activated valve developed as needlefree injection port in IV applications
Caresite® Luer Access Device provides a Closed System
A closed system is a device that does not exchange unfiltered air or contaminants with the adjacent environment. Device forms a closed system as it is designed to prevent microbial ingress and the escape of contaminants.2,14,15
Caresite® Luer Access Device is designed to make access clear and easy
Caresite® Luer Access Device with positive displacement feature is designed to help reduce catheter occlusions while protecting healthcare workers from accidental needlestick injuries. Input from clinicians provided the basis for the Caresite® design. The result is a device designed to help improve outcomes and efficiency.
Positive displacement: Designed to reduce the risk of catheter occlusions
The B. Braun Luer Access Device is a closed needleless connector with a split septum positive displacement valve design.
Caresite® is designed to help reduce the risk of IV catheter occlusions. The positive displacement feature automatically displaces a small amount of flush solution so that the catheter is only filled with a flush solution when a luer syringe is disconnected from the Caresite® Luer Access Device.
Advantages
1. Easy disinfection
Smooth surfaces designed for easy cleaning. Additionally, Caresite® is alcohol resistant.
2. Easy to inspect and to flush
Open fluid path designed to minimize areas where bacteria can collect. Clear design helps verify proper flush. Can be effectively flushed from blood or fluids.
3. Designed to minimize slips and touch contamination
Ergonomic design provides easy access by allowing a good grip and easy connection.
4. Designed to reduce the risk of catheter occlusions
Average fluid displacement 0.029 ml (positive).
5. High pressure resistant
Needlefree valve is suitable for use with power injectors which allows more flexibility.
Pressure resistance up to 400 psi @ 15 ml / sec.
Provides needle-free IV access, eliminating the risk of needle stick injuries
- Clear design helps verify proper flush
- Smooth surfaces designed for easy cleaning
- Easy-grip barrel designed to minimize slips and touch contamination
- Acceptable for high-pressure use with power injectors
- Open fluid path designed to minimize areas where bacteria can collect
Features
- Not made with PVC, DEHP or natural rubber latex
- Lipid resistant
- Compatible with Luer-Slip and Luer-Lock
- Split septum valve technology
- Flow rate 148-208 mL/min
- Priming volume 0.22 ml
- Fluid displacement 0.03 ml (positive)
- Number of accesses: up to 216
- Pressure 400 psi and a maximum flow rate of 15mL/sec
- Replace Caresite per CDC guidelines and / or institutional protocol