B. Braun launches new needleless connector
B. Braun launches new needleless connector
B. Braun Medical Inc. of Bethlehem recently announced the launch of its new CARESITE Micro Luer Access Device, designed to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and decrease infection risk, making IV access safer for patients and healthcare providers.
The company said the device is the only needleless connector not made with Bisphenol A (BPA), a harmful chemical known to cause multi-organ toxicity. Made with a drug-resistant material, B. Braun said the device can help reduce the risk of infections and drug exposure resulting from stress cracks associated with material and drug incompatibility.
Hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (HA-BSIs), which are often associated with catheter insertions, remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, the company said.
The CARESITE Micro Device features a smooth, flat surface that allows proper disinfection, and a straight fluid path design that helps complete flushing of blood and medications with a small flush volume, helping to reduce the risk of HA-BSI.
Author: Stacy Wescoe
Publication: Lehigh Valley Business
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