Closed Blood Collection System Lowers Risk of Sample Contamination

Configurations address winged vein access as well as Luer access to a newly placed peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter.

Luer connection systems are the standard way of attaching syringes, catheters, hubbed needles, and intravenous tubes to each other. They consist of round male and female interlocking tubes, slightly tapered to hold together better with a simple pressure/twist fit.

The Saf-T closed blood collection system is an extension of the Smiths Medical's (Watford, UK) Saf-T wing blood collection devices. Similar in design to Saf-T wing blood collection set, the new closed system accommodates either a male Luer connector or a Saf-T Wing to access the vein. Both configurations incorporate a female Luer connector for sample syringe attachment. The Saf-T closed blood collection system devices require minimal manipulation of the Luer connectors once the initial set up is completed, resulting in lower risk for sample contamination.

The product is available in two configurations, both of which incorporate a female Luer for syringe attachment, a permanently attached Saf-T Holder device for blood transfer to blood collection tubes, and a clamp to direct the blood. One form is bifurcated with a male Luer connector for attachment to a newly placed peripheral IV catheter. The other is bifurcated with a Saf-T Wing device to access the vein.

Smiths Medical announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the Saf-T closed blood collection system.

Smiths Medical is a supplier of medical devices and products to global markets and is comprised of three product groupings: safety devices, vital care, medication delivery, and patient monitoring. The company designs, manufactures, and sells its products worldwide to hospitals and other healthcare providers, as well as to alternate care, including home care.


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