Double lumen PUR IV extension set with integrated Bionector
Certifications
CE Marked as a medical device under applicable European Medical Device Directives/Regulations for Vygon Octopus with Bionector extension sets.
Manufactured under Vygon quality management systems compliant with ISO 13485 for medical devices.
Latex Free, DEHP Free and PVC Free claims for Octopus with Bionector PUR tubing.
CE Marked as a medical device under applicable European Medical Device Directives/Regulations for Vygon Octopus with Bionector extension sets.
Manufactured under Vygon quality management systems compliant with ISO 13485 for medical devices.
Latex Free, DEHP Free and PVC Free claims for Octopus with Bionector PUR tubing.
Non Pyrogenic and sterile, with sterilisation method indicated on product packaging.
Meets typical performance and biocompatibility standards for IV extension tubing and needle Free connectors used in infusion therapy.
Description
The Bionect Double Lumen Extension Y-Set is a sterile, double lumen polyurethane (PUR) IV extension line with an integrated Bionector needle-free valve system, designed for veterinary use only. Each lumen has its own clamp, separate internal fluid pathway and access port, allowing simultaneous administration of compatible solutions while helping to prevent drug mixing in the line. The set provides a 10 cm extension with a priming volume of approximately 0.3 ml per lumen and a flow rate around 100 ml/min, giving low dead space and high flow capability. The PUR construction is transparent, supple and DEHP- and PVC-free, with colour-coded clamps to help identify lines. It is intended to connect to peripheral or central IV catheters in veterinary patients to facilitate multi-line infusions while reducing the risk of needlestick injury and improving line management.
Bnefits
Double lumen design provides two independent infusion channels through a single extension set, supporting simultaneous administration of compatible fluids and drugs.
Integrated Bionector needle-free access ports reduce the risk of needlestick injury and allow closed, disinfectable access for injections and sampling.
Separate internal fluid pathways with no common dead space help prevent mixing of incompatible drugs within the extension set.
Transparent, supple PUR tubing offers good kink resistance, visibility of fluid flow and improved biocompatibility compared with PVC.
Low priming volume (approximately 0.3 ml per lumen) minimises drug loss and supports accurate dosing, especially for potent medications.
High flow rate capability (around 100 ml/min per lumen) enables efficient delivery of fluids and medications.
Colour-coded clamps on each lumen assist with clear line identification and line management.
Latex-free, DEHP-free and PVC-free construction reduces the risk of latex allergy and plasticiser exposure.
Compatible with standard luer devices and IV catheters used in veterinary practice.
Supplied sterile and single-use for infection control and patient safety.
Indications
Veterinary IV therapy where two independent infusion lines are needed from a single catheter (e.g., fluids plus compatible medications).
Sterile, single-use, double lumen IV extension set constructed from medical-grade polyurethane (PUR).
Each lumen runs separately from the catheter end to its own Bionector valve, maintaining separate fluid pathways and avoiding a common mixing chamber.
Integrated Bionector needle-free valves with flat, swabable septa designed for repeated disinfection and access with standard luer syringes.
Colour-coded clamps on each lumen to facilitate identification and independent flow control.
Low dead-space design to limit drug loss and reduce residual volume between infusions.
Needle-free, closed-system configuration that supports infection control and staff safety in veterinary settings.
Packaging
Supplied individually sterile wrapped (single unit) for veterinary use.
Typical manufacturer outer packaging: box of 50 individually sterile-packed sets (per Vygon and Ace Vet supplies data).
Clear product labelling with brand (Vygon/Octopus with Bionector), product description, lumen count, length and reference codes.
Packaging indicates single-use, latex-free, DEHP-free status and provides basic instructions and sterility symbols.
Usage
Verify that the packaging is intact and within its expiry date before use; discard if the sterile barrier is damaged.
Using aseptic technique, open the sterile pack and remove the extension Y-set.
Attach the rotating male luer-lock connector to the IV catheter hub or infusion device as per clinic protocol, ensuring a secure connection.
Prime each lumen with compatible IV fluid or medication to expel air, using the Bionector valves or upstream line, until no bubbles remain.
Connect each lumen’s Bionector to its corresponding infusion line/syringe using standard luer connections, disinfecting the Bionector septum with appropriate antiseptic before each access.
Use the colour-coded clamps to open or close each lumen independently, managing flow and line selection as required.
Monitor the patient and lines regularly for patency, leakage, kinking or signs of phlebitis at the catheter site.
After use, close clamps, disconnect using aseptic technique and dispose of the entire set as clinical waste in accordance with local veterinary infection-control and sharps policies.
Do not resterilize or reuse; this is a single-use device.
Follow any additional instructions provided by Vygon or the distributor and comply with local standard operating procedures.
Contraindications
Not for human use – labelled for veterinary use only.
Do not use if the sterile package is opened or damaged prior to use.
Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to polyurethane or other materials listed for this device.
Not suitable for arterial lines or use outside manufacturer’s intended application (IV infusion via appropriate catheters).
Do not use for high-pressure power injection unless explicitly stated as power-injectable by the manufacturer for the specific code.
Do not use with incompatible solutions or drugs that are known to react adversely with polyurethane or the Bionector components.
Adverse Effects
Potential for catheter-site complications such as phlebitis, infiltration, or infection if aseptic technique and monitoring are inadequate.
Risk of air embolism if the extension set is not properly primed before connection.
Drug incompatibility reactions if incompatible solutions are inadvertently infused through the same lumen or mixed upstream, despite separate lumens.
Mechanical complications including line occlusion, kinking or disconnection, potentially interrupting therapy.
Rare hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to device materials in susceptible animals.
Storage Conditions
Store in a clean, dry environment at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.
Keep in original packaging until point of use to preserve sterility.
Avoid excessive mechanical stress (crushing, bending) of boxed product.
Do not expose to sterilizing agents or reprocessing methods; not designed for re-sterilization.
Keep out of reach of children and non-authorised personnel in veterinary facilities.
Duration
Intended for single-patient, single-use episodes of IV therapy. The in-situ duration is determined by clinical judgement, local protocols and catheter dwell-time recommendations; the set should be replaced if visibly soiled, damaged, occluded, or at the end of its recommended use period.
Onset
Provides immediate functional benefit as soon as it is connected and primed, enabling dual-lumen infusion access and needle-free connection from the time of first use.
