Features of CareFusion Max Plus Needleless Connector
- Carefusion Maxplus Needleless connector has a dual seal for increased safety
- Contains no metal and is safe for MRI
- Patented Tru-Swab technology offers a flat, smooth surface free of crevices that may harbor bacteria
- Lipid- and chemo-compatible
- Reduces the risk of infection in the bloodstream
Clinical Benefits of Maxplus Clear Needleless Connector
- Max Plus provides for complete visualization of the fluid path during priming and flushing of the device
- Promotes an occlusion and contaminant-free line
- Promotes compliance with best practices and aseptic technique
- Promotes the use of saline flush and lock vs. heparin
- Promotes complete flushing
- Permits standardization of connectors on both central and peripheral lines
What to buy with CareFusion MaxPlus Needleless Positive Displacement Connector
- Smith & Nephew IV Prep Antiseptic Wipes
- 3M Curos Disinfecting Cap Strip for Needleless Connectors
- Covidien Curity Drain And I.V. Sponges
How to use Needleless Connectors for IV Catheters?
- Without touching the blue top remove the MaxPlus from the package. Do not contaminate.
- Attach primed IV set or syringe with flush/priming solution to the MaxPlus.
- Invert the MaxPlus and prime in accordance with facility protocol.
- Remove the protective cover and attach MaxPlus to the hub of the extension set or vascular access device by inserting luer into the hub and rotating until secure.
- Do not over tighten.
- Prior to every access, always swab the top of the MaxPlus with an appropriate antiseptic and allow to dry.
- Attach luer from primed IV set or syringe to the MaxPlus. If luer is a two piece spin collar, first pull back the collar and insert luer in a straight in motion and rotate ¼ turn clockwise; then push the spin collar forward and tighten.
- If syringe has a luer slip, insert and rotate ¼ turn clockwise to secure connection. Do not leave luer slip unattended.
- Flush the MaxPlus after each use with normal saline or in accordance with facility protocol.
- To disconnect male luer from MaxPlus, hold MaxPlus and rotate mating luer until disconnected. Upon removal of the luer from the MaxPlus a positive displacement of fluid will occur to reduce retrograde flow into the catheter lumen. If blood or fluid residuals remain on the connector surface after access, swab surface.
- Apply clamp, after disconnecting luer
How to Disinfect Maxplus Needleless Connector?
- Before and after every access, always swab top of MaxPlus clear connector with appropriate disinfectant and allow to dry. Friction and time enhance disinfection.
- Swab with alcohol, Chlorhexidine or approved disinfectant for 10–15 seconds, or according to your hospital protocol.
- Allow disinfectant to completely dry prior to connecting.
User Guides for CareFusion MaxPlus Tru-Swab Needleless Connector
- Instructions for using Maxplus Needleless Connector
- Max Plus Clear Needleless Connector Quick Guide
