Discofix®-1, one-way stopcock

Multidirectional stopcock for infusion therapy and monitoring

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Discofix®-1, Einwegehahn
Stopcock systems for infusion therapy and monitoring
Discofix®-1, one-way stopcock
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Discofix®-1, Einwegehahn
Stopcock systems for infusion therapy and monitoring
Discofix®-1, one-way stopcock

Discofix®-1 stopcocks enable needle-free access to the patient and allow the stop of flow with the handle to control the administration of infusion solution or liquid drugs. Discofix®-1 stopcock handles are rotatable in a 90° or 360° revolving.

Advantages

Sharps injury

Helps to avoid needle-stick and sharp injuries by enabling safe needle-free access to the patient for injection, aspiration or parallel infusion. The needle-free access helps to reduce particulate contamination by preventing coring of membranes.1,2

Swivel Lock Connector

Axially and radially movable swivel lock for secure connection.

Technical data

  • Flow rate ≥ 100 ml / min with distilled water
  • Residual volume without closing cone: 0.25 mL
  • Residual volume with closing cone: 0.17 mL
  • Not made with DEHP, Latex or PVC
  • Pressure resistance: 2 bar

Luer compatibility

Discofix®-1 stopcocks are in conformity with ISO 80369-7 for intravascular or hypodermic applications. The products can be used with luer lock and luer slip counterparts in compliance with ISO 80369-7.

Discofix®-1 stopcocks are not made with DEHP

Prevention of DEHP exposure by using a plasticizer (DEHT) with superior documented safety characteristics and non-reproductive toxicity property.3

Pressure resistance up to 2.0 bar

Discofix®-1 stopcocks are intended to be used for gravity and pressure infusions.

Usage time

Discofix®-1 stopcocks should be changed acc. to national guidelines (e.g. CDC) and / or institutional protocols (7 days acc. to CDC 2011).

Disinfection

Easy disinfection of Discofix®-1 acc. to national guidelines and / or hospital protocols (e.g. CDC). Discofix®-1 can be disinfected with wipe disinfectant and is compatible with common disinfectants, e.g. Isopropanol (IPA), Chlorhexidine (CHX), alcohol-based disinfectants.

Intended patient population

Discofix®-1 is intended to be used for all patients in inpatient or outpatient environments for whom intended therapy is necessary regardless of age (adults, pediatrics, neonates and geriatrics), weight, health condition, gender or any other specific patient characteristic.

Therapy Application

Discofix®-1 stopcocks are intended to be used for infusion and injection therapy, blood sampling and aspiration of body fluids.

  1. Foley M, Leyden A, American Nurses Association – Needlestick Safety and Prevention.
  2. Roth J, How to enter a medication vial without coring, 2007, Anesth Analg; 104(6), p. 1615
  3. Hartemann P et al., The safety of medical devices containing DEHP plasticized PVC or other plasticizers on neonates and other groups possibly at risk, 2016, SCENHIR, Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2016 Apr;76:209-10.