While I am not an expert on the Invision Plus connector I did speak about
this and other connector technology at the recent AVA conference.
InVision-Plus is the only neutral displacement connector on the market.
the unique design provides no reflux on either connection or
disconnection. All other connectors have some reflux on disconnection
(split septum) or connection (positive pressure). In addition It was
designed to protect the fluid pathway. The bug glow tests that martha
mentions are very visual when it comes to showing how thoroughly it can be
cleaned. The product has been in use for over one year and anecdotally has
had wonderful reports. Look for this next year for some published data to
be presented. It is a completely new product. Designed completely
differently. Saline only, low occlusion rates and in some cases zero
infection rates. It is the new breakthrough design.
Denise Macklin
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 10:58
AM
Subject: Re: Nuetral injection cap
Hi group:
A question for those of you using this device:
Do you know for sure the rebound reflux that can be caused by certain
syringes when they are 'bottomed out' at the end of the flush cycle is
mitigated by this product design?
If you DO know that, how was it proven to you?
thanks
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From: "Martha Pike"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> We are having great success
with the InVision-Plus.
> One of the advantages is that it is not
technique dependent.
> It does not matter when or if you clamp.
> We are using a saline flush protocol for everything except
implanted
> ports and having very few problems.
> My collegue
in CT has some pre and post statistics re occlusion that
> she may be
will ing to share when she returns from vacation
> It also seems to
have a greatly improved barrier to prevent bacteria
> from entering
the fluid pathway compared to other products. The bug
> glow test is
very impressive. (However, there are no completed
> studies r/t BSI
as yet.)
> /Martha
>
> On Feb 21, 2006, at 10:54 PM,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Have been reviewing some old
emails I copied for personal archive--
> > In early December
Martha Pike wrote a lengthy and glowing
> > evaluation of the
Rymed Invision-Plus Nuetral injection cap--If she
> > could please
give us an update and allow us to use her comments for
> >
benchmarking purposes we would be most greatful--We are having
> >
tremendous issues with the CLC in our ICU and would like to
> >
recommend a change--I have visited the Web site and received an
>
> information packet from the company but could use some first hand
> > professional support and end user input--Anyone else out there
> > using this product please contribute your thoughts to the
thread--
> > Thanks to everyone in advance
> >
>
> --
> > Robbin K. George RN
> > Vascular Access
Resource
> > Alexandria Hospital Virginia
>
>
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