Gravity Infusion Set
Overview
- A widely used medical consumable in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Essential for intravenous therapy, featuring a plastic tube and a fluid-holding chamber connected to a serum bag.
- Designed for single use and sterility, it ensures safe and precise intravenous administration of fluids and medications.
- Can be paired with an angiocatheter for enhanced delivery efficiency.
- Effective for prolonged infusion durations or rapid delivery into the bloodstream, reducing common side effects like burning, itching, redness, and inflammation.
Brands: HD, Webest
Usage and Safety Guidelines
- Single-Use Only: Use one set per patient to maintain hygiene and safety.
- Designed to improve the overall patient experience with thoughtful and precise engineering.
Components of the Infusion Set
- Drip Chamber: Manages drop counts for controlled fluid infusion.
- Spike with Protector: Maintains sterility when piercing the serum bag.
- Roller Clamp/Flow Regulator: Allows precise adjustment or cessation of fluid flow.
- Fluid Filter: Blocks impurities, bacteria, and colloidal particles from entering the bloodstream.
- Air Filter: Permits sterile air entry into the serum bag, preventing air accumulation.
- Luer Lock Connector: Green, 21-gauge size, ensuring secure attachment.
- Stainless Steel Needle: Constructed from durable, medical-grade stainless steel.
- Standard Drip Rate: Guarantees 20 drops equal 1 milliliter (± 0.1) for accurate dosage control.
Instructions for Use
- Inspect the Tube: Confirm that the plastic tube is transparent, untangled, and free of defects.
- Check Packaging: Do not use if the packaging is damaged or compromised.
- Avoid Tampering: Handle components carefully; avoid improper piercing of the drip chamber.
- Positioning: Ensure the hand receiving the infusion remains below heart level for optimal flow.
- Verify Product Details: Check manufacturing and expiration dates before use.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
- Secure Connections: Tighten all connection points firmly, ensuring caps remain intact.
- Vein Selection: Consider vein stability, patient comfort, and potential complications.
- Avoid Self-Injection: Only trained medical personnel should perform intravenous procedures.
- Sanitize Before Use: Disinfect the injection site with an alcohol swab. Dispose of the needle in a safety box immediately after use.
Key Features
- Hypoallergenic to minimize allergy risks.
- Free from toxic or pyrogenic substances.
- Flexible and highly resistant to tears and breakage.
- Manufactured from medical-grade PVC.
- Meets ISO 8536-4 and ISO 13485 certification standards.
- Sterilized with ethylene oxide gas for maximum safety.
Specifications
- Needle Diameter: 21 G
- Connector Type: Luer Lock
- Weight with Packaging: 22 grams
Product Categories
- Endoscopy