K-Zero
neutral displacement needlefree connector
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Designed to enhance safety for you and your patients and help reduce the potential for catheter occlusions.
Minimises disconnection reflux(1)
Minimises connection bolus(1)
Closes automatically
Versatile
MRI & CT compatible(2)
Low priming volume(2)
Designed for performance
K-Zero utilises neutral displacement internal blunt cannula technology.
Low risk of catheter occlusions(1)
Neutral displacement technology minimises blood reflux during syringe or set disconnection.
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Versatile
Can be used on peripheral or central venous catheters.
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Almost zero priming volume
K-Zero has a priming volume of 0.07 mL.
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No specific clamping sequence required
Neutral displacement eliminates the need for any specific clamping sequence.
Effective microbial barrier
Designed to minimise entry points for bacteria between the connector's external surface and internal fluid path upon activation(3).
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K-Zero septum closes automatically after disconnection.
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Helps to minimise the risk of bloodstream infections.
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Fluid displacement
K-Zero shows a low risk of occlusion due to minimal reflux(1).
Minimal displacement volumes during connection (3.9 microLitres) and disconnection (-1.1 microLitres).
K-Zero is among the best performing products tested in terms of fluid displacement as shown in the table above.
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MRI & CT compatible
K-Zero does not contain any metallic or ferromagnetic components and is suitable for contrast power injections.(2)
Disinfection
Easy to scrub the hub(4).
K-Zero before
K-Zero after
One drop of a fluorescent solution was applied to the surface.
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After 30 seconds, the fluorescent solution was removed with a disinfectant cloth (B.Braun Softa Cloth CHX 2%) by scrubbing the surface for 15 seconds.
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After drying, UV light was used to show the remaining fluorescent solution on the surface.
Safety built in
K-Zero is available as a standalone connector, 10cm extension set and built into all Agilia dedicated infusion sets with needlefree connectors.
K-Zero standalone
needlefree connector
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M79400849Y
400 per box
K-Zero 10cm microbore extension set
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M78401045Y
200 per box
K-Zero Agilia dedicated infusion sets
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There are multiple K-Zero Agilia pump dedicated infusion sets available. Learn more.
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Please contact your local Account Manager for more details on which sets are available to you.
Microbial ingress
K-Zero was tested(5) over seven days with over 50 activations each day and inoculation was with four microbes which are associated with blood stream infections by an independent laboratory.
All K-Zero test devices were negative for recovered test organisms.
References
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(1) Performance data on file at Fresenius Kabi internal study (DHF-EPB-006023)
(2) Performance data on file at Fresenius Kabi internal test data (DHF-DVEB-005026)
(3) Performance data on file at Fresenius Kabi Microbial Ingress Testing (TD-TR-004983, DHF-EXD-004518)
(4) Performance data on file at Fresenius Kabi internal study (DHF-EPB-006627)
(5) Microbial ingress study conducted by Nelson Laboratories (Salt Lake City, UT 84123 USA). Study number 981949-S01B.2