Description

The DISCOFIX C3 BLUE EXT is an advanced medical device designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of infusion therapy and monitoring. This multidirectional 3-way stopcock, equipped with connection tubing, offers healthcare professionals a versatile tool for managing fluid administration with precision and ease.

Key Features

• Needle-Free Access: Provides safe and convenient access, significantly reducing the risk of sharps injuries.
• Multidirectional Control: Allows seamless adjustment of flow direction and secure stopping of flow, facilitating the administration of multiple infusion solutions or liquid drugs either in parallel or sequentially.
• Extension Tubing: Strategically positions the stopcock away from the patient, minimizing complications such as catheter movement and vascular irritation.

Safety and Compatibility

• Closed System Design: Prevents leakage and protects against chemical and microbiological contamination, aligning with NIOSH standards to reduce medication errors.
• Luer Lock and Luer Slip Compatibility: Compliant with ISO 80369-7, ensuring secure connections with other medical devices.
• 360° Rotating Adapter: Allows convenient attachment of syringes or IV lines, with tactile feedback at every 45° turn for assured positioning.

Ergonomic and Transparent Design

• Comfortable Grip: Ergonomically designed for secure handling.
• High Transparency: Enables clear visual inspection to detect any potential issues such as cracks or leakage.

Material Resilience

• Pharmaceutical Resistance: Withstands stress from infusion solutions, drugs, and alcohol-based disinfectants, safeguarding against unnoticed cracks and air infusion.
• PVC-Free Tubing Options: Available, with DEHT as a plasticizer in some variants, and not made with DEHP.
• Pressure Resistance: Suitable for both gravity and pressure infusions, withstanding up to 2.0 bar.

Disinfection and Maintenance

• Easy Disinfection: Compatible with common disinfectants, designed for use across all patient populations.
• Guideline Adherence: Recommended to be changed according to national or institutional guidelines, such as every 7 days per CDC 2011.

Available Configurations

The device is available in various tube lengths, including 10 cm, 25 cm, 75 cm, and 100 cm, catering to diverse clinical needs across infusion therapy, blood sampling, aspiration, and invasive pressure monitoring.

The DISCOFIX C3 BLUE EXT embodies B. Braun's commitment to quality and innovation, providing healthcare settings with a reliable and adaptable solution for critical medical applications.