September 21, 2021 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (Bethlehem, PA) announced the launch of its new CARESAFE IV Administration Sets with Optional AirStop component.
CARESAFE IV Sets are the first robust portfolio of IV administration sets in the US market that are not made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), the company says.
The American Medical Association, among other healthcare and professional organizations, encourages hospitals and physicians to reduce and phase out the use of PVC medical device products, especially those containing DEHP, and urges the adoption of safe, cost-effective, alternative products where available.
In addition to reducing patient exposure to toxic substances, CARESAFE IV Sets with Optional AirStop component also help to protect patients from the risks associated with air infusion and helps prevent the line from running dry. The company says this is critical in IV therapy because any entry of air into the vascular system causes a risk for air embolism.
Air embolism is on the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) list of Serious Reportable Events known as “never events.” The AirStop filter is designed to only allow fluid to pass through and thereby helps to prevent the line from running dry, providing peace of mind for the clinician and increasing safety for the patient.