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IV Disposable Accessories

BD offers a range of stopcocks, manifolds, filters and other IV accessories that can help meet diverse clinical needs.

BD^® Connecta™ Stopcocks

Stopcocks are used to control fluid flow in intravenous (IV) lines. Connecta™ stopcocks feature:

A clear housing with two ISO female luer fittings (protected with plugs) and one ISO male luer lock fitting (with a protective cover). The housing has a rotating tap to control fluid flow through the device.¹
A 360° “ON” directed tap for intuitive operation.¹
Color-coded options for easy identification.¹

These stopcocks are available with Extension Tubes—with or without injection ports—within our Extension Sets range.

Manifolds

Manifolds provide multiple access points for simultaneous infusions:

Configurations: Available in 3-port and 5-port configurations, both featuring integrated stopcocks.²
Clinical Use: Common in ICU and anaesthesia settings for complex medication regimens.³
Design Enhancements: Configurations contain 2-way or 3-way stopcocks, stopcocks with needle-free connector (NFC), and 3 gang or 5 gang manifolds.²

Filters

Function: Add-on filters attach to IV administration lines to allow the passage of aqueous solutions while blocking microbial cells and air of similar or larger size.⁴
Types: Available in two configurations:
- 0.2 micron filters – designed to remove bacteria and air.
- 1.2 micron filters – suitable for lipid-based solutions.

Filters may also be integrated directly into IV sets for streamlined use.⁴

Placement: Typically positioned near the patient end of the line or within extension sets for enhanced protection and convenience.⁴
Clinical Relevance: Helps reduce the risk of complications such as phlebitis, granuloma, arterial embolism, modulation of immune response, microcirculation deterioration and even death.⁵

Caps

Caps are used to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.

Types: Combistopper, caps and caps with injection port.
Cap Compatibility: male or female, luer slip or luer lock.⁶
Use Cases: Applied to needle-free connectors, stopcocks and open ports when not in use.

IV Extension Sets

BD^® Connecta™ Stopcock Technical Data Sheet, V201-033 rev03, April 2025
BD^® Stopcocks and Manifolds Technical Data Sheet, V201-128 rev01, August 2024
Capdevila, X. (2019). Pain management through multimodal analgesia in the ICU. ICU Management & Practice, 19(1). Retrieved from Pain management through multimodal analgesia in the ICU on Aug 2025.
BD^® Pressure Rated Extension Sets and BD^® Standalone 1.2/0.2 Micron Filters Technical Data Sheet, V201-176 rev01, May 2025
Perez, M., Décaudin, B., Abou Chahla, et al (2018). Effectiveness of in-line filters to completely remove particulate contamination during a pediatric multidrug infusion protocol. Scientific Reports, 8, 7714. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-25602-6
BD^® Male / Female Luer Lock and BD^® Plug Luer Male / Female Technical Data Sheet, V201-119 rev02, April 2025