| B. Braun OEM Division, B. Braun Medical Inc. Press Release |  |
Vial Access Spikes Provide Safe and Secure Fluid Transmission
BETHLEHEM, Pa., (February 2, 2005) —New needle-free vial access spikes with security clips are now available from the OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. The needleless vial spikes are designed to inject, aspirate or infuse fluids into and from 17-20mm vials via standard ISO Luer connection, while providing a safe and secure connection between the vial and spike.
The polycarbonate assembly is PVC free and DEHP free. The spike is fully shrouded to protect from touch contamination. The products are available sterile in blister packs or polybagged nonsterile.
The device is available with or without a bonded ULTRASITE® valve. The ULTRASITE valve reduces the potential for inadvertent needlesticks in healthcare settings. A passive component; the ULTRASITE valve does not require additional components or steps to engage the safety feature.
About B. Braun OEM Division
B. Braun OEM Division designs and manufactures a variety of class II and III medical devices for the pharmaceutical, biotech and surgical markets, including fluid administration systems, components and custom kits. OEM takes customers' designs from the earliest stages through design prototyping, assembly, packaging and sterilization. The B. Braun OEM Division of B. Braun Medical Inc. is based in Bethlehem, Pa.
About B. Braun
Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unmatched store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 30,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.
Through its "Sharing Expertise™" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
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