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NRFit®
Medical device connectors for neuraxial and regional anaesthesia applications are changing to meet international design standards. To reduce the risk of wrong route medication errors the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) has developed standards for small-bore connectors, one being in the field of neuraxial and regional anesthesia (ISO 80369-6). The name that will be used to identify devices that comply with the ISO 80369-6 standard is: NRFit®.
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Confirm Yes, I am a health care professional. Cancel No, I am not a health care professional.The universally compatible Luer connector has been identified as a key element in ‘wrong route’ medication errors.3-4 Luer connectors are widely used for delivery of infusions. Literature shows5 that any patient having multiple access systems in place are exposed to higher risks of misconnections.
In line with the ISO standard for neuraxial and regional anaesthesia devices, B. Braun has developed a comprehensive portfolio with NRFit® connectors for the corresponding process steps.
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[1] Kress R. Townley, Jason Lane, Robyn Packer, and Rajnish K. Gupta. Unintentional Infusion of Phenylephrine into the Epidural Space. A&A Case Rep. 2016 Mar 1; 6(5):124-6
[2] https://www.iso.org/standard/50734.html (06.03.2024)
[3] GEDSA, 2016, Frequently Asked Questions Neuraxial Connectors (ISO 80369-6), Stay Connected, accessed 14 December 2023, < https://stayconnected.org/faqs-neuraxial-connectors-iso-80369-6/>
[4] DIN-Fachbericht 88:2000 LUER-Verbindungen - Ein Bericht der CEN Forum Task Group "LUER fittings"; Deutsche Übersetzung des CR 13825:2000.
[5] Kress R. Townley, Jason Lane, Robyn Packer, and Rajnish K. Gupta. Unintentional Infusion of Phenylephrine into the Epidural Space. A&A Case Rep. 2016 Mar 1; 6(5):124-6.
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