A closed connection system designed to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination and help you improve patient outcomes.

Closed port stopcock technology that provides a built-in barrier to bacterial ingress.

NanoClave™ StopcockClosed Connection System

Features:

> Clear housing allows for visualization of the internal fluid path upon flushing the connector

> Closed port with stopcock functionality

> Flat split-septum seal as noted in the CDC guidelines as a preferred design feature5

> Eliminates the need for cap usage in closing ports before and after blood sampling

> Effectively clears blood and blood residual with low flush volumes6

> Applicable for all adult and pediatric patients

> Available individually or in custom-designed IV sets

The NanoClave stopcock creates a needlefree mechanically and microbiologically closed system to help prevent bacteria transfer and contamination, and its clear housing and minimal residual volume help increase the efficiency of connector flushing.1,2

The NanoClave Stopcock is available individually or in standard two and three gang manifold configurations, as well as custom designed IV sets and manifolds.

1. Ryder M, RN, PhD. Bacterial transfer through needlefree connectors: Comparison of nine different devices. Poster presented at the Annual Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference 2007, Abstract 412.

2. Moore C, RN, MBA, CIC. Maintained Low Rate of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CR-BSIs) After Discontinuation of a Luer Access Device (LAD) At an Academic Medical Center. Poster presented at the annual Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Conference 2010, Abstract 4-028.

3. Loftus RW, Koff MD. Transmission of patheogenic bacterial organisms in the anesthesia work area. Anesthesiology. 2008;109(3):399-407.

4. Lipman CT, Redding JS. Letter to the Editor Re: Catheter-Acquired Infections and Role of Stopcock Contamination. [Letter]. Heart and Lung. 1984;13:4.

5. Guideline for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections, Final Issue Review, May 17, 2010 (http://www.cdd.gov/hicpac/pdf/BSI_guideline_IssuesMay17final.pdf).

6. Breznock EM, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Sylvia CJ, DVM, MS, BioSurg, Inc. The in vivo evaluation of the flushing efficiency of different designs of clear needlefree connectors, March 2011.

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Technical SpecificationsResidual Volume 0.02 mL

Flow Rate through the NanoClave Side Port 125 mL/minute

Flow Rate through the Stopcock Fluid Channel 350 mL/minute

ConfigurationsAC100 NanoClave 4-Way Stopcock with Rotating Luer

AC200 2 Gang 4-Way NanoClave Stopcock Manifold with Rotating Luer

AC300 3 Gang 4-Way NanoClave Stopcock Manifold with Rotating Luer

The Problem – IV Therapy Complications

The open hub of a traditional stopcock is often a portal for bacterial entry. Contaminated stopcocks are associated with an increase in nosocomial infections and mortality rates.3 In less than 24 hours, 63% of stopcocks become infected.4

The Solution – NanoClave Stopcock

The port of the NanoClave Stopcock automatically closes with removal of the male luer without having to use caps to avoid leakage or contamination. This closed system helps reduce rates of microbial colonization in catheter hubs.

Open hub of a traditional stopcock is a portal for bacterial entry.

NanoClave™ StopcockClosed Connection System

Self-sealing port automatically closes with removal of a male luer.