BD PosiFlush™ Externally Sterile (XS) Prefilled Saline Syringe is terminally sterilised in its peel pouch, enabling it to be aseptically presented to a sterile field. Typically used in interventional radiology and critical care, the syringe supports applications such as PICC insertions. It is intended to be used only for the flushing of indwelling vascular access devices.
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Impact to solution contamination
The product is designed to prevent solution from entering a nonsterile area of the syringe, helping reduce the risk of solution contamination.
Impact to catheter dwell time
A failed IV catheter means pain, dissatisfaction, prolongation of care and venous depletion, compounded by the need to treat minor and severe IV catheter failure-related sequelae.1
Reduced medication errors
The syringe supports efforts to reduce the risk of medication errors by meeting Joint Commission and ISMP medication labeling guidelines.
Internal and external sterilization
The syringe is externally sterilized to support sterile field applications. It features a sterile fluid pathway.
1. Helm et al. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 2015; 38(3):189-203
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1. Helm et al. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 2015; 38(3):189-203
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