The SmartSite™ Needle-free Connector enables SmartSite™ Bags to be filled with IV solution, disinfected and accessed again to add medications. Free of needles, our system helps to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries–the most common cause of occupational infections among healthcare workers.1
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BD SmartSite™ Bag
A single-use, needle-free bag for the admixture, storage and delivery of intravenous solutions.
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- Flat, smooth surface can be completely disinfected
- Accommodates a variety of medications
- Facilitates aseptic transfer of medications into or out of the SmartSite™ Bag
- Helps clinicians to avoid needlestick injuries
- The SmartSite™ Needle-free Connector, when used with the BD® Texium™ System provides a closed system for administration and delivery
Precaution: DO NOT use a needle to inject solution into the SmartSite™ Bag. Using a needle will damage the SmartSite™ Needle-free Connector, causing it to leak.
1. Safety First. Perceptions and Recommendations from Health Care Workers on Needlestick Injuries. Accessed at https://pages.devex.com/rs/685-KBL-765/images/BDxDEVEX_report_Safety_First.pdf
For more information, contact your BD SmartSite™ Bag representative
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Yes, the SmartSite™ Needle-free connector port can be accessed to add dilutant, medication or both to the SmartSite™ Bag as needed. Users are instructed to swab the add port for two to five seconds with 70% isopropyl alcohol before each access to ensure aseptic technique.
No, the SmartSite™ Bag is single-use only. After patient administration, the SmartSite™ Bag is disposed of according to facility protocols.
The SmartSite™ Bag may be used for up to seven days after the initial access of the add port, consistent with appropriate compounding and prescribing information for the medications used.
No, needles cannot be used to inject solution into the SmartSite™ Bag. Needles will damage the SmartSite™ Needle-free Connector port, causing it to leak.
No, the self-closing SmartSite™ Needle-free Connector does not require clamping to secure intravenous solutions.
Yes, the top hanger feature allows the bag to be hung from an IV pole during administration.
Once the SmartSite™ Bag is filled, clinicians can administer medication to a patient by connecting an IV administration set to the add port or the spike port on the bag.
The SmartSite™ Bag has a shelf life of three years.
No. PVC, DEHP and natural rubber latex are not part of the material formulation.
Once the contents of the SmartSite™ Bag have been administered, dispose of the SmartSite™ Bag per facility protocols.
The BD SmartSite™ Bag is available in three sizes:
- SmartSiteTM Bag 100ml 200100
- SmartSiteTM Bag 250ml 200250
- SmartSiteTM Bag 500ml 200500
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