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CONNECTOR DESIGN
Tackling the Challenge of Tubing Misconnections
Tubing miscon-
nections, the
accidental con-
nection of differ-
ent delivery sys-
tems, can result
in serious
patient harm,
even death.
Pajunk and B.
Braun unveiled
their NRFit luer
locks designed
to make it
impossible to
accidentally con-
nect an epidural
line to an IV line,
an IV tube to a
blood pressure
cuff or any other
number of
potentially dis-
astrous mistakes. The different-sized, small-bore connectors
comply with ISO 80369, a new design standard for medical device
tubing. California will require all hospitals to use the new luer
lock connector for epidurals beginning Jan. 1. — Jim Burger
• RIGHT FIT Pajunk (above) and B. Braun are out in front of new tubing
connector regulations with new luer lock designs.
