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| Can needles be used with MicroCLAVE®? |
| The MicroCLAVE® is the only system that is completely incompatible with 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. The MicroCLAVE® can only be activated with a male Luer, NEVER with a needle. |
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| What happens if I use a needle with MicroCLAVE®? |
| 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 MicroCLAVE®. |
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| Can we use the MicroCLAVE® with all Luers? |
| 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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| Is there a space between the VALOX and Silicone? Isn't this a source of contamination? |
| This space provides for compression of the silicone seal. This space NEVER comes into contact with the flow or the patient's vascular system. Only the inside of the male Luer touches the outside of the spike. |
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| When should I change the MicroCLAVE®? |
| The MicroCLAVE® should be changed according to each institution's protocols. In bacteriological studies, the MicroCLAVE® has been shown to stay sealed up to 7 days in both arterial and venous lines. The MicroCLAVE® has shown to maintain its seal for 144 activations in 144 hours. |
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| Can I use a cap with the MicroCLAVE®? |
| The MicroCLAVE® does not require caps. In addition, a cap can rupture the polycarbonate spike. |
| The silicone seal bears more than 3000 mmHg of pressure and acts as a bacterial barrier (after being disinfected). The MicroCLAVE® is impermeable to air and water and a cap can keep it open. |
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| What can I use to clean the MicroCLAVE®? |
| The MicroCLAVE® has been proven to be totally compatible with povidone-iodine, isopropyl alcohol, Betadine and chlorhexidine. |
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| Do we need to flush MicroCLAVE® after an extraction or an infusion? |
| Always follow the hospital's protocol. It is highly recommended that the MicroCLAVE® be flushed after an infusion or an extraction. |
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