FlowArt Neutral Needle Free Infusion Valve - 250 / Box

FlowArt Neutral Needle Free IV Infusion valves feature a fully transparent connector with an integrated flat silicone seal, internal fluid pathway compatible with luer slip and luer lock syringes, designed to prevent needle stick injuries in healthcare settings.

Quantity: 250 / Box

Product Code: FLO-A1010-N

Priming Volume: 0.04mL

Displacement: (mL): <0.01 (neutral)

Flow Rate: Up to 160 mL/min

Flushing Volume: 0.2mL

Length: 2.5cm

** Photoprotective version available upon request - Please use the Contact page to discuss further. 

Features:

• Neutral Valve
• Gapless split septum seal
• Flat closed seal that provides a swabable microbial barrier
• Suitable for 7 days / 600 activations
• Enhanced visualisation compared to opaque products
• Compatible with Luer Slip and Luer Lock syringes
• Latex-free, PVC-free, DEHP-free
• ISO 80369-7 standard compliant - Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications

Suitable for:

• Blood transfusion
• Lipids
• Oncology
• MRI procedures

Research:

The prevalence of reported Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) in Australia per year was estimated to be 18,000 in Australian hospitals alone before the introduction of Safety Engineered Devices (SEDs) [1-2]. Considering this number is only the reported incidences and underreporting in Australian hospitals is estimated to be 40%, [3] this is a significant hindrance in maintaining a safe work environment. There are a number of diseases that can be transmitted through NSI, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV).  The use of SEDs has been shown to reduce NSIs by up to 31% during a 9-month implementation period. [4]

1. Cathryn Murphy – (2008), Improved surveillance and mandated use of sharps with engineered sharp injury protections: a national call to action
2. The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards - (2012) Infection Control version 3.1. Retrospective data in full. Australasian Clinical Indicator Report: 2004—2011. In (13th ed.). Sydney NSW; ACHS.
3. Australian Safety and Compensation Council – (2008) Occupational Exposures in Australian Nurses. Canberra: Australian Government.
4. Goris, Ashleigh J., Gemeinhart, Nancy, and Babcock, Hilary M - (2015) “Reducing Needlestick Injuries from Active Safety Devices: A Passive Safety Engineered Device Conversion.” AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control 43.6

Additional Resources

• Complete FlowArt Product Catalogue - click here
• FlowArt NeedleFree Valve Brochure - click here
• FlowArt User Guide - click here