EZ-IVNF0001 (LATEX and DEHP FREE)

(Needle Free connector – negative displacement)

Precautions

• Do not use if packaging is damaged or Expiry Date has passed
• This device must not be used with needles, blunt cannula systems, non-ISO Luer connections, or Luer connections with visible defects
• Luer slip connections should not be left unattended due to potential for disconnection
• The device should be disinfected with an appropriate antiseptic agent, such as 70% IPA, prior to each access
• The device is intended for use with ISO Luer lock and Luer slip connectors provided on standard IV administration sets, extension sets, and syringes
• Trace lines before connection. Verify the line being connected to the device is the appropriate Intravenous Therapy line
• Failure to properly prime the device can result in reflux
• The device should be changed according to facility protocol or in accordance with currently recognized guidelines for IV therapy
• Sterile disposable single patient use device may be accessed multiple times per hospital protocol. Reuse, reprocessing or re-sterilizing may lead to patient infection or other illness/injury

Instructions for Use

Use aseptic technique. Single use only – DO NOT RE-STERILISE

• Without touching the blue valve stem remove the EZ-IV device from the package. Do not contaminate
• Attach primed IV set or syringe with flush/priming solution to the EZ-IV device. Invert the EZ-IV device and prime in accordance with facility protocol
• Remove the protective cover, attach the EZ-IV device to the hub of the extension set or vascular access device by inserting Luer into the hub, rotating until secure. Do not over tighten
• Prior to every access, always swab the top of the EZ-IV device with an appropriate antiseptic and allow to dry
• Attach Luer from primed IV set or syringe to the EZ-IV device. 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 EZ-IV device after each use with normal saline or in accordance with facility protocol
• To disconnect male Luer from EZ-IV device, hold EZ-IV device and rotate mating Luer until disconnected
• Apply clamp, after disconnecting Luer