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Can needleless devices be utilized with catheters?

April 26, 2017catheters Devices needleless utilized

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Can needleless devices be utilized with catheters?

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All catheters and winged-infusion sets are universally locking. The needleless device should Luer-Lock in place. Needless devices have their own Instructions for Use (IFU). It is Very important that you know how your device works. If not used properly it can negate the device or valve and cause reflux in to the catheter which can lead to catheter occlusion.