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The CLAVE was introduced in 1992 as the first one-piece, closed, NeedleFree connector and is currently the Number One connector sold worldwide. It is the unique design of the CLAVE that ensures compliance with NeedleFree policies because of its passive technology which cannot accept a needle. The CLAVE requires no additional components or adapters to access and requires no end cap for sterility. The CLAVE is also a microbiologically closed system which helps protect the patient’s catheter from contamination that can otherwise lead to bloodstream infections.
To see how the CLAVE Connector works please watch our videos. |
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Other Features: |
185mL / min.
0.06mL
75psig+
600
Latex Free |
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 CLAVE Brochure |
CLAVE Blood Compatibility Studies |
| A Complete NeedleFree System |
CLAVE Microbial Challenge |
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CLAVE Directions For Use |
Compatibility with High Risk Infusates |
| CLAVE Positive Pressure Directions For Use |
Evaluation of the CLAVE® Technology and Resistance to Microbial Ingress, 2008 |
| CLAVE "Poster Style" Directions For Use |
CLAVE
Saline Flush Claim |
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| Moore C., et al: Significantly Decreased Rate of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections After Discontinuation of a Luer Access Device At an Academic Medical Center. Program and abstracts of the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society For Healthcare Epidemiology of America; 19th Annual Scientific Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 19-22, 2009. |
| Asnani B., Abrutyn E., et al: Increased
Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates After
the Introduction of a New Positive Pressure Mechanical
Valve Intravenous Access Device. SHEA, 2007 |
| Ryder M., et al: Bacterial Transfer Through NeedleFree Connectors: Comparison of Nine Different Connectors. Poster, MSU Center for Biofilm Engineering, 2007 |
| Maragakis L., Bradley K., et al: Increased
Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Rates After the
Introduction of a New Mechanical Valve Intravenous
Access Port. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 2006, vol. 27, no. 1; 67-70 |
| Bouza E., et al: A Needleless Closed System Device (CLAVE) Protects From Intravascular Catheter Tip and Hub Colonization: A Prospective Randomized Study. Journal of Hospital Infection 2003; 54: 279–287 |
| Allen J., et al: The Clave Needleless System. Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand. 2001 |
| Murray G.: Evaluating Needle Free Systems. Irish Pharmacy Journal. 1997 |
| Brown J.D., et al: The Potential for Catheter Microbial Contamination from a Needleless Connector. Journal of Hospital Infection 1997; 36:181-189 |
| Maxwell K., et al: Use of Flush Bags for Home Infusion Patients. Scott & White Home Infusion Services |
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| University Medical Center Tucson; an argument for why change is not always good. |
| The AZ Jan Portaels, Vilvoorde, Belgium |
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 By Marcia Ryder, PhD MS RN, Research Coordinator at the Center for Medical Biofilm Research University of Southern California. Running time: 58min. Click Here to View the Seminar >> |
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The CLAVE Connector is an exclusive proprietary product manufactured by ICU Medical which is available through Abbott Laboratories and independent international specialty distributors.
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