{"id":6931,"date":"2024-01-22T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T08:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.bd.com\/iv-news\/?p=6931"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:52:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T16:52:55","slug":"quality-control-of-prefilled-flush-syringes-key-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.bd.com\/iv-news\/news-innovation\/quality-control-of-prefilled-flush-syringes-key-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality control of prefilled flush syringes: key considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before delving into the quality control of prefilled flush syringes, which are an integral part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.bd.com\/vam\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">vascular access management (VAM)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, let\u2019s focus on patient safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prefilled flush syringes can help reduce the rate of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure, while extending catheter dwell times.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> When compared with manually filled flush syringes, prefilled flush syringes showed a significant reduction in flush time according to a study by Keogh et al.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They may also reduce the risk of contamination by minimising handling.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prelabelling of the syringes by the manufacturer could reduce the risk of medication errors.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to these potential benefits, prefilled flush syringes can increase workflow efficiency for healthcare professionals (HCPs), by reducing the number of steps and the possibility of making errors when compared with manually filled syringes.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3,4<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will now analyse the link between quality control and patient safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Quality issues can harm patients<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In spite of all the potential clinical benefits offered by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.bd.com\/iv-news\/news-innovation\/7-reasons-to-add-pre-filled-syringes-to-your-vascular-access-practice\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">prefilled flush syringes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, errors during the manufacturing process can lead to patient harm.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5\u20137<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Loss of sterilisation may result in bacterial contamination.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Silicone particles can appear in saline solution.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5,6<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Plunger defects can allow air to enter the syringe even after the HCP has expelled all air.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If not detected before reaching the patient, quality issues in prefilled flush syringes can lead to:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phlebitis<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Air embolism<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brain damage<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5,6<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spinal meningitis<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Damage to vital organs<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blood clots<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sepsis<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Death<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When evaluating the prefilled saline syringes that will be used to flush, clear and lock intravenous (IV) catheters in your healthcare facility, the following three factors should be kept in mind:<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"FS Albert Pro\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturing processes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"FS Albert Pro\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supply consistency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"FS Albert Pro\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Syringe design<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not all prefilled flush syringes are made alike.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> That\u2019s why we\u2019re providing you with key questions to consider when selecting a supplier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Check these items to ensure proper quality control<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer have a closed-system production process that\u2019s fully automated from raw materials to the finished product?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><br \/>\nBenefit: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Closed-system manufacturing is an aseptic process designed to maintain the highest cleanliness levels and low bioburden levels and eliminate all human contact during the critical steps of production.&#8221;<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer perform syringe assembly and clean filling in an ISO 14644-1 certifed cleanroom with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered air supply?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5,9<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Benefit: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintains clean conditions for the fill machine.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer use visual indicators to confirm completion of the sterilisation process?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8<br \/>\n<\/span><\/sup>Benefit: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">May reduce the risk of bacterial outbreaks.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer test their production equipment?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Benefit:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ensures it functions properly.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer automatically inspect 100% of syringes for visible particulates, closure integrity, proper assembly, fill volume and any cosmetic defects?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Benefit:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Helps prevent the risk of errors that may occur during manual inspection.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer conduct routine environmental monitoring, as well as microbiological and chemical testing on the finished product?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8\u201310<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Benefit:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Makes sure prefilled saline syringes conform to environmental, microbiological and chemical standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0fc\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0fc&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does the manufacturer ensure the fluid path is kept sterile from the rubber stopper to the tip cap?<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Benefit:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sterility of the syringe when the package is opened.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5<\/span><\/sup><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen properly manufactured and used correctly, prefilled saline syringes can make life much easier for [HCPs] and patients,\u201d according to Amy Keller, RN.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Learn more about the link between quality control and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.bd.com\/iv-news\/scientific-publications\/new-clinical-safety-tips-for-syringe-pump-systems-for-microinfusion\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">patient safety<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by checking out the infographic below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a 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