SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
Manifold-2-tap
| All Wales Contract: | Intravenous sets and related items |
| Sterility Status: | Sterile |
| Usage Status: | Single use |
Description
Tap with 3 female luer ports and one male. Colour studs maybe provided for coding purposes.
Key areas where used
- ITU
- HDU
- Coronary care
Method of use
Used with intravenous systems. The manifold allows 3 compatible fluids to be administered simultaneously through the same IV line. The taps can be used to control which fluids are administered at any given time. These are less popular now as 'Octopus sets' (2 or 3 extensions tubes with needle free connectors attached to a central tube) are often favoured.
Presentation
Individually packaged in a peel pouch
Sizes Required
- One standard bore size
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.
| Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
| Manifold 2 tap with 60cm ext. | 888-2022-60N | Smiths Medical Distribution Ltd |
Editors
P Phillips and J Ford
Please inform SMTL of any in accuracies noted or changes required in this datacard.
Disclaimer
This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting for purchasers in the NHS in Wales, and should not be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturers of the devices.
Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes only and should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.