In the range of Pre filled Syringes, BD has Heprain Syringes. These Pre-filled Heparin syringes may help Catheter to maintain the patency. Patency is maintained by locking the vascular access devices, provided if it is used as per your institution protocol for access maintenance.

PosiFlush Pre-Filled Heparin lock flush syringe in supplied by BD in two concentrations:

• 10 USP units/mL
• 100 USP units/mL

INS guidelines compliance:

Using of syringe as a pre-filled product and locking the Vascular Access Devices with heparin helps to comply with INS 2016 standard S78 I, Phlebotomy via Direct Venipuncture.

Sterility and shelf life

The heparin PosiFlush pre-filled syringes feature a sterile fluid pathway.

• When stored at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), the 10-U/mL concentration has a shelf life of 18 months.
• When stored at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), the 100-U/mL concentration has a shelf life of two years.  

What is special about BD Heparin Syringes?

Barrel Design:

The consistent 10 mL syringe barrel diameter lowers the risk of catheter damage due to Syringe’s injection pressure.

Preservative Free:

Similar to all the BD’s pre-filled syringe products, the BD Posiflush heparin syringe is also free of preservatives and pyrogens.

Based on the concentration and volume of the vial, BD has four products in this PosiFlush Heparin product line.

• BD 306413 – 3 mL BD PosiFlush™ Heparin Lock Flush Syringe, 30 usp units/3 mL (10 usp units/mL) (NHRIC: 8290-306413). Replacement for SKU 306512, 306521.
• BD 306414 – 5 mL BD PosiFlush™ Heparin Lock Flush Syringe, 50 usp units/5 mL (10 usp units/mL) (NHRIC: 8290-306414). Replacement for SKU 306509, 306510, 306511, 306525.
• BD 306423 – 3 mL BD PosiFlush™ Heparin Lock Flush Syringe, 100 USP units/mL (NHRIC: 8290-306423). Replacement for SKU 306514, 306516, 306517, 306538.
• BD 306424 – 5 mL BD PosiFlush™ Heparin Lock Flush Syringe, 500 usp units/5 mL (100 usp units/mL) (NHRIC: 8290-306424). Replacement for SKU 306513, 306515, 306531

You may download the guide for usage of BD PosiFlush Pre-filled Heparin and Saline syringes here