FDA Tells Makers of Positive-Displacement
Needleless Connectors to Study Infection Risk
Keypoint 1:
However, the FDA stated that it has received 3 reports of death associated with
bloodstream infection and positive-displacement needleless connectors.
Keypoint 2 :
Dr. Jarvis said the problem of higher infection rates appears to stem from
positive-displacement needleless connectors having a more complex design than
other connectors. The complexities make the devices harder to disinfect, flush
completely, and use correctly. (An article by Dr. Jarvis recently published in
Infections Control Today elaborates on the design of needleless connectors in
general.)
The BSI ( blood stream infection )
is become serious issue nowadays.
According to clinic response and study report in USA. There are 400-5,000
patients die from BSI every year.
Approximately 90% catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CABSI's) with CVC's
(Central Venous Catheter's). Due to access and inside are hard to saline flush
completely.
