ICU Medical Connector, Microclave, 100 EA/CS

Connector, Microclave, 100 EA/CS

The MicroClave connector is an IV access connector used with peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheters for administration of IV fluids, medications, and blood products. It fits facilities that want a connector that supports existing clinical technique while helping reduce bacterial contamination risk. This latex-free option also offers minimal blood reflux in the catheter tip, no clamping sequence, and a saline flush option that can eliminate the use of heparin.

Good Fit For

• IV administration workflows
• Peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheter access
• Facilities seeking latex-free connectors
• General exam rooms

Key Features

• Works with peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheters for IV fluids, medications, and blood products
• Microbial barrier helps reduce risk of bacterial contamination
• No change in clinical practice or technique, which may simplify adoption
• Saline flush option can eliminate the use of heparin
• Minimal blood reflux in the catheter tip
• No clamping sequence required

Applications and Usage

• Administering IV fluids through compatible catheters
• Delivering medications through peripheral, arterial, or central venous catheter lines
• Administering blood products
• Supporting line access workflows without a clamping sequence

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• This connector is intended for use with peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheters.
• A saline flush option is noted for workflows that may eliminate the use of heparin.
• No clamping sequence is required, which may affect line access workflow preferences.

FAQ

• What catheters can this MicroClave connector be used with? This connector is used with peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheters.
• What types of administration is this connector meant for? The MicroClave connector is used for administration of IV fluids, medications, and blood products.
• Does this connector require a change in clinical technique? No. The product information states that it does not require a change in clinical practice or technique.
• Is a clamping sequence required with this connector? No. The product details state that no clamping sequence is required.
• Is this connector latex free? Yes. This MicroClave connector is latex free.

From ICU Medical.