September 29, 2022 – B. Braun Medical announced it has acquired the innovative Clik-FIX catheter securement device portfolio from Starboard Medical, Inc. B. Braun’s acquisition builds on the company’s history of product and program innovation to improve the patient experience and outcomes with peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy.
Designed with patient care in mind, the Clik-FIX portfolio acquisition includes the following:
- Clik-FIX Peripheral catheter securement device is an all-in-one integrated securement device with bio-occlusive dressing. This device replaces the need to use individual tape, gauze and transparent dressings.
- Clik-FIX PICC/Central catheter securement device is a universal device designed to secure most peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and central catheters with an active dual locking mechanism. Clik-FIX is an effective alternative to sutures, tape, tape-based stabilization and other securement systems.
- Clik-FIX Universal catheter securement device is designed to stabilize and secure any medical tubing junction with a Luer lock connection.
- Clik-FIX Neonatal PICC catheter securement device features a universal design and is compatible with most neonatal PICC lines. It features a soft foam securement base with no hard plastic parts to cause pressure, bruising or trauma to a baby’s skin.
- Clik-FIX Soft PICC/Central securement device features a soft foam securement base with no hard plastic parts to cause pressure, bruising or trauma to the skin. Its universal design is compatible with most PICC and central lines.
Starboard Medical is a woman co-owned medical device company focused on delivering superior medical devices that enhance patient care and improve patient outcomes.
It is estimated that 380 million PIVCs are sold in the United States annually.1 In fact, hospital patients are more likely to get an IV than any other device, as over 80% of patients do.2
In hospitals today, 30.2% of PICC lines3 and up to 69% of PIVCs inserted fail.4 Collectively, this can lead to serious implications for patients, including increased length of stay and costs.5 Catheter stabilization has become a central means to improve outcomes.5
As a leader in infusion therapy, B. Braun is committed to raising the bar for patient care by delivering innovative products and programs that include clinical education and data collection. B. Braun has partnered with the Association for Vascular Access in a long-term collaboration to advance education and training on IV placement. Additionally, B. Braun created the Peripheral Advantage® Program, which is designed to improve patients’ experiences with peripheral IV therapy. This comprehensive program, available to any hospital in the U.S., combines clinical instruction, data-driven insights and advanced tools to empower nurses to achieve first-stick success and help prevent many of the complications associated with peripheral IV therapy.