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| Can we use needles with Flux®? |
| Flux® is a system designed to eliminate the use of needles and caps. It is a better system since it succeeds in reducing the risk of accidental inoculation by preventing the use of needles. Flux® can only be activated with a male Luer, NEVER with a needle. |
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| What happens if I use a needle with Flux®? |
| The needle pierces the silicone seal and a leak will occur. |
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| What if this situation occurs? |
| The only solution is to change the Flux®. |
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| Can we use Flux® with all Luer? |
| Yes, provided that the connectors are ISO Luer Lock or ISO Luer Slip (99% of the connectors on the market are of this type). It connects to all female Luer connectors (lines, catheters, valves, extensions, etc.). |
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| When should I change the Flux®? |
| The Flux® change shall be according to each institution's protocols. In bacteriological studies, Flux® has been shown to stay sealed up to 7 days in both arterial and venous lines. |
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| Can I use a cap with Flux®? |
| Flux® does not require caps. The silicone seal withstands high pressures and acts as a bacterial barrier (after being disinfected). Flux® is a sealed system and a cap can leave it open. |
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| What can I use to clean the Flux®? |
| Flux® has been proven to be totally compatible with povidone-iodine, isopropyl alcohol, Betadine and chlorhexidine. |
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| Do we need to flush the Flux® after an extraction or an infusion? |
| Let's always follow the hospital's protocol. It is highly recommended that Flux® be flushed after an infusion or an extraction. |
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| Is Flux® effectively flushed after a blood infusion? |
| Flushing with saline after extraction or infusion of blood is highly effective in Flux®. Since it is an internal flow system, no residues will stay trapped between the seal and the housing as in the open systems or external flow systems. |
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