Straight infusion connector BSI

FDA Tells Makers of Positive-Displacement Needleless Connectors to Study Infection Risk Keypoint 1: However, the FDA stated that it has received 3 reports of death associated with bloodstream infection and positive-displacement needleless connectors. Keypoint 2 : Dr. Jarvis said the problem of higher infection rates appears to stem from positive-displacement needleless connectors having a more complex design than other connectors. The complexities make the devices harder to disinfect, flush completely, and use correctly. (An article by Dr. Jarvis recently published in Infections Control Today elaborates on the design of needleless connectors in general.) The BSI ( blood stream infection ) is become serious issue nowadays. According to clinic response and study report in USA. There are 400-5,000 patients die from BSI every year. Approximately 90% catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CABSI's) with CVC's (Central Venous Catheter's). Due to access and inside are hard to saline flush completely.