Guarded Female Luer Lock Connector Standard sterile Pack of 50

Helapet

Injection & Infusion

Luer lock connector / sterile transfer device

CE Marked device for use with ISO 594 compliant male luer lock connectors.
Sterilised by ethylene oxide (EtO).
Non Toxic and non Pyrogenic as per manufacturer technical data.
Latex Free construction (no natural rubber latex).

CE Marked device for use with ISO 594 compliant male luer lock connectors.
Sterilised by ethylene oxide (EtO).
Non Toxic and non Pyrogenic as per manufacturer technical data.
Latex Free construction (no natural rubber latex).

Luer lock connector / sterile transfer device

Description

The Guarded Female Luer Lock Connector Standard sterile (IV57400) is a double-ended female luer lock connector designed to be securely applied to luer lock syringes or other luer lock devices to facilitate transfer or mixing of fluids and to connect various IV sets. Manufactured from robust polypropylene, the connector is latex-free, non-toxic and non-pyrogenic. Large finger grips help protect against touch contamination during pack opening and use, supporting aseptic technique. Each connector is supplied individually blister packed, sterilised by ethylene oxide (EtO), and Medisave supplies them as a pack of 50 sterile connectors.

Bnefits

Secure double-ended female luer lock connections for reliable joining of compatible luer lock devices.
Large finger grips help prevent touch contamination and support aseptic technique during handling.
Manufactured from robust polypropylene for durability and ease of handling.
Latex-free and non-pyrogenic to reduce risk of allergic reactions and pyrogen-related complications.
Non-toxic material suitable for use in sterile transfer of solutions.
Individually blister packed and EtO sterilised to maintain sterility until point of use.
CE-marked device suitable for use in cleanrooms, aseptic pharmacy production, and clinical environments.
Facilitates rapid, contaminant-free transfer or mixing of fluids between luer lock syringes or IV sets.

Indications

Sterile transfer or mixing of fluids between luer lock syringes.
Connecting compatible IV sets and other male luer lock devices in aseptic procedures.
Use in hospital pharmacy aseptic production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cleanrooms, laboratories and clinical IV procedures requiring sterile luer-to-luer connections.
Situations where minimising touch contamination risk is important (e.g., cytotoxic, high-risk or sterile solutions).

Composition

Material: polypropylene (PP), robust medical-grade plastic.
Colour: red.
Luer access: accepts ISO 594 compliant male luer lock connectors on both ends (double female luer lock).
Non-toxic and non-pyrogenic construction.
Latex-free (no natural rubber latex in the material formulation).

Formulation

Device type: guarded double-ended female luer lock connector.
Length: approximately 23 mm overall.
Sterility: sterile, EtO (ethylene oxide) sterilised.
Luer standard: compatible with ISO 594 male luer lock connectors.
Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacture (when stored as recommended).

Packaging

Each connector is individually blister packed to maintain sterility and support aseptic handling.
Medisave sales unit: pack of 50 individually blister packed sterile connectors.
Manufacturer standard sales unit: 100 blister-packed connectors per pack (IV57400) as per Helapet technical data.
Supplied non-pyrogenic and EtO sterilised with CE-marked labelling.

Usage

For professional use only by trained healthcare or technical staff familiar with luer lock devices and aseptic technique.
Inspect the blister pack before use; do not use if packaging is damaged or opened.
Open the blister using aseptic technique, holding the device by the large finger grips to avoid touching the luer ends.
Attach one female luer lock end securely to a compatible male luer lock syringe or device by twisting until snug.
Attach the opposite female luer lock end to the second compatible male luer lock syringe or device.
Ensure both connections are fully tightened to prevent leakage or inadvertent disconnection.
Perform the intended transfer or mixing of fluids according to institutional protocols, maintaining aseptic technique throughout.
After use, disconnect carefully and dispose of the connector as clinical waste in accordance with local regulations.
Do not reuse or re-sterilise; the product is single-use only.

Contraindications

Do not use if the sterile blister packaging is damaged, opened, or if sterility is otherwise compromised.
Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to polypropylene or any material component, if clinically relevant.
Not intended for reuse or re-sterilisation; reuse may increase risk of contamination, infection, or device failure.
Do not use with non-luer or non-ISO 594 compliant connectors or where luer compatibility cannot be assured.

Adverse Effects

Potential risk of contamination or infection if aseptic technique is not followed or if the connector is reused.
Risk of leakage or disconnection if luer connections are not properly tightened or are incompatible.
Inadvertent exposure to hazardous fluids (e.g., cytotoxic drugs) if the connector is misused or becomes disconnected.
No direct biological adverse effects expected when used as intended with compatible devices and fluids.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Keep in original packaging until immediately before use to maintain sterility.
Protect from moisture, dust and mechanical damage.
Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack (3-year shelf life from manufacture under recommended conditions).
Store in accordance with any additional manufacturer instructions provided on the packaging or datasheet.

Duration

Not applicable; this is a single-use sterile connector used only for the duration of a fluid transfer, mixing, or IV connection procedure and then discarded.

Onset

Not applicable; this is a mechanical connector with no pharmacological effect. Function is immediate upon correct connection to compatible luer lock devices.