Bionector Needle Free Connector

Bionector Neutral Needle Free Connector

Bionector is a multi-purpose needle-free connector used for blood sampling, intermittent injections or continuous infusions of fluids or drugs. This market-leading design allows for quick access to the infusion line with a secure connection.

Beneficial to patients and clinical staff, Bionector reduces the risk of needle stick injuries and provides an effective barrier against microbial ingress to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI’s).

  • Innovative Neutral Fluid Displacement
  • Straight fluid pathway
  • Easy to clean & clear
  • Tight seal
  • MRI conditional & CT-rated
  • Helps prevent blood reflux & reduce catheter occlusions (1)
  • Supported by microbial ingress testing data (2)
  • Does not require a specific clamping sequence
  • Dedicated training & support program
Vygon Code: N/A

Core Product Features


Innovative neutral fluid displacement

Straight fluid pathway

Easy to clean & clear

MRI Conditional & CT Rated

Help reduce catheter occlusions

Training & Support Program

About Product

Bionector is a market-leading needlefree connector, designed to meet and exceed global opinion leader’s recommendations for reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI’s). Proven to provide an effective barrier against microbial ingress, and help standardise practice by combining a fixed, straight fluid pathway with innovative neutral displacement technology.

CDC 2011 guidelines suggest that needle-free devices address occlusion problems by incorporating neutral fluid displacement. (3)

Bionector Needless Connector – Benefits to Patients and clinicians

  • Fast and safe access to the infusion line
  • Reduce the risk of needle stick injuries and exposure to blood reflux
  • Reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections
  • Reduction in risk of device occlusion, air embolism and blood loss
  • Help to prevent inadvertent disconnections and leaks in the infusion system

 

Neutral Fluid Displacement & No Post-Flushing Clamping Sequence:
Bionector leads the way with neutral fluid displacement. It is the only neutral displacement needle free connector to combine a split-septum with a fixed, straight fluid pathway. The neutral displacement means that a specific post-flushing camping sequence is not required, which in turn helps prevent blood reflux and reduce catheter occlusions.

Easy to Clean & Clear
The smooth split-septum fits tightly into the device housing, free from any gaps. The straight, fixed, fluid pathway has been proven ‘easy to clear’ and is designed to provide the most direct and least tortuous route with no moving parts (such as mechanical valves). These design features reduce surface area for biofilm formation.

Low Deadspace
The Bionector straight fluid pathway is proven ‘flushable’ for macro and microscopic particles such as blood. With minimal deadspace of just 0.03ml, allowing for a low flushing volume (5ml) to clear the device.

MRI Conditional and CT-rated

  • Tested and proven not to represent any risk to ether patients or practitioners during an MRI of up to three Teslas.
  • CT-rated for use with power injectors
  • Maximum pressure resistance of 350psi and a maximum flow rate of 10ml/s

 

Clinically Proven
Bionector is backed up by a robust library of clinical studies. For more information on relevant clinical performance studies please contact a member of the Vygon team.

Total Solutions: Training, Support and Education
Bionector is a core part of our the Vygon UK Total Solutions package. With a dedicated training and education program, combined with clinical tools, services and solutions to support your healthcare professionals and patients. Find out more about Total Solutions.

Suitability:
Bionector Needless Connector can be used in a variety of clinical settings where intravenous access is required. Suitable for blood sampling, intermittent injections or continuous infusions of fluids or drugs. Can be used in both hospital and for longer-term outpatient treatment.

Can be used with a range of CVCs, PICC’s, Midlines from Vygon UK.

Product Features

References

  • Bionector Fluid Displacement Test, report 200700807, Rev 01, Nelson Laboratories USA, 19th April 2007.
  • Food and Drug Administration Agency (FDA), ‘Guidance for Industry and FDA staff’: Pre-market notification submissions, Microbial Ingress Testing, section 8, page 9, July 11th 2008
  • Centre for Disease Control, ‘Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections’, Needleless Intravascular Catheter Systems, page 19, No.6. 2011.
  • https://www.ins1.org/publications/infusion-therapy-standards-of-practice/

 

Three packaging options

  • Bionector Needless Connector in double wrap
  • Bionector Needless Connector with non-touch applicator
  • Bionector Needless Connector – soft pack

Bionector Cleaning
Clean in accordance with your hospital/departmental protocol. Bionector can be cleaned with most disinfecting agents (eg 70% alcohol). Avoid antiseptics containing both alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. Bionector has a disinfectable membrane which closes automatically when the infusion line or syringe is disconnected. Please ensure to carry out disinfection before and after use.

Bionector Material Compatibility
Resistant to lipid emulsions (lipid-resistant), most cytotoxic drugs and antiseptics.

Bionector Connections & Product Compatibility
Bionector features a male luer-lock distal fitting, which means that Bionector can be connected to all devices featuring a female luer-lock hub. (IV catheter, extension tubes, infusion devices for implantable ports, ramps, stopcocks).

The proximal end of Bionector is a female luer-lock fitting and will accept any devce featuring a male luer or male luer-lock fitting (syringe, infusion set…)

Approved for use with Power Injectors (CT-Scan), Maximum pressure resistance: 350psi (24 bars)

To inject contrast medium products (Visiopaque 320mg iodine/ml), the flow rate has been measured as such: 35 psi (2.4 bars) : > 5 ml/s , 145 psi (10 bars) : > 10ml/s

 

UOI Units: Each

UOI: 1

Contains Latex: No

Contains DEHP: No

Pyrogen Free: Yes

Sterile Medical Device: Yes

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We can customise posters and patient information leaflets to reflect local practice and to ensure your policies and procedures are promoted in-line with best practice guidelines.

Our literature is also a valuable educational tool, including placement techniques, instructions for use and clinical references that support evidence-based practice in-line with Department of Health recommendations.

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