References 1 Internal data2 Halkey Roberts, Robertsite® Needlefree Valves Book, Technical Data Sheets3 American Nurses Association – Independent Study Module: Needlestick Safety and Prevention written by Mary Foley, MS, RN and Annemarie T. Leyden, EdD, RN4 Cornman, Lois J., and Donna M. Inglot. "One hospital's solution." RN, Nov. 1994, p. 50+5 Abstract - Evaluation of the microbial barrier properties of the female valve Safeflow signed by Prof. Dr. med. M. Exner and Dr. rer. nat. J. Gebel, Report DMT 2014-131, 23.02.20156 Closed system test by means of Sodium Fluorescein – Chemical Tightness of Safeflow female valve signed by Dr. rer. nat. J. Brünke Quality Labs BT GmbH Nuremberg, Report 1816.5, 06.10.20157 Halkey Roberts, Robertsite® Multiple Activations Evaluation, 300 times8 Robertsite® Needlefree Valves Book, White Papers, 20159 Robertsite® 7 Day Microbial Challenge Evaluation, Halkey Roberts, Robertsite®10 Yébenes J et al., „Resistance to the migration of microorganisms of a needle-free disinfectable connector“; AJIC 26, vol. 31, no. 8 (2003): 46211 Kaler W, Chinn R, Successful Disinfection of Needleless Access Ports: A Matter of Time c12 Jarvis W, MD. Choosing the Best Design for Intravenous Needleless Connectors to Prevent Bloodstream Infections. Infection Control Today, August 2010 (http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/2010/07/ choosing-the-best-design-for-intravenous-needleless-connectors-to-prevent-bloodstream-infections.aspx.)13 Eloot, Sunny et al., How much is catheter flow influenced by the use of closed luer lock access devices?, Nephrol Dial Transplant (2007) 22: 3061–3064, doi:10.1093/ndt/gfm314, Advance Access publication 27 June 2007(Remark: Swan-Lock® = Safeflow)14 Bayer Material Science, Makrolon® Rx1805, Polycarbonate (PC), File No.: KU28034-0409 en Issue 2004-09-09 (replaces ATI 8034 dated 1999-08-20)15 Bayer Corporation, Plastics Division, Makrolon® Rx-1805, Polycarbonate Resin, Lipid-Resistant, Radiation-Stabilized Medical Grade, 412-777-2000, 199916 Halkey Roberts, Hemodialysis Test17 Halkey Roberts, Flushing Study for Robertsite® Swabable Valves, Robertsite® Needlefree Valves Book, White Papers18 Summary of Biocompatibility Test Results ISO 10993-1 Standard Testing Procedures, Halkey Roberts, Robertsite® Needlefree Valves Book, White Papers, 201519 Halkey Roberts, High Pressure Application for Swabable Valve, P. Miller, July 2010The Robertsite Tube End valves P/N 245540024 were assembled per HRC production procedures and accessed by a standard luer (ISO594-2) connector. During pressure testing there was no leakage or damage to the valve. After exposure to 400psi and 1200psi internal pressure, Robertsite valves passed the HRC specification for back pressure seal performance (30 psig minimum).20 Robertsite® - Stem Shelf Life Evaluation, Halkey Roberts, Robertsite® Needlefree Valves Book, White Papers, 2015
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