The Next Generation of Low Dead Space Disposable Syringes
ISMP can envision other problems not mentioned in response to the survey when using prefilled cartridges as vials. Nurses may want to dilute small volumes of IV push medications to aid slow administration, or they may want to dilute doses of IV…
Added by Christopher Green on September 21, 2016 at 8:00am — No Comments
Nurses reported concerns associated with using the cartridges as vials. These nurses expressed concern about potential SAFETY ISSUES with this practice, including:
Risk of contamination after entry into a medication cartridge not intended for puncture as a vial
Risk of contamination when using single-use cartridges as multidose…
Added by Christopher Green on August 21, 2016 at 8:00am — No Comments
Compatibility issues have been reported between certain prefilled needleless glass syringes and pin-activated needleless intravenous (IV) access systems, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday.
Connection attempts may cause the pin to break, thus clogging the syringe or causing damage to the IV tubing and/or needleless…
Added by Christopher Green on August 21, 2016 at 12:00am — No Comments
ISMP recently conducted a survey of our nursing audience on Carpuject prefilled syringe cartridges for injectable medications. The survey revealed two troubling safety issues that may place patients at risk:
Added by Christopher Green on April 19, 2016 at 5:00pm — No Comments
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