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  • Medical Device Regulation
  • Healthcare Product Innovation
  • Clinical Practice Improvement

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  • The UK classifies pre-filled syringes for IV cannula flushing as 'borderline' devices.
  • Existing regulations address the legal status and appropriate use of these devices.
  • Manual preparation of IV flushes presents challenges in prescription and documentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the adoption and use of CE-marked pre-filled sterile syringes for IV flushing.
  • To evaluate the potential for streamlined and cost-effective management of IV cannula flushing.
  • To identify additional risk factors and clarify the legal status of pre-filled syringes.

Main Methods:

  • Described a change in products and practice within a large university health board in Wales.
  • Explored the adoption of CE-marked pre-filled 0.9% sodium chloride syringes.
  • Investigated the replacement of manually drawn-up IV flushes.

Main Results:

  • Pre-filled syringes require careful consideration and sign-off by employing authorities.
  • 0.9% sodium chloride in ampoules/vials is a prescription-only medicine.
  • Administration necessitates control via formal prescription or patient group direction.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting pre-filled syringes as CE-marked medical devices requires institutional approval.
  • Clarification of legal status and risk mitigation are crucial for implementation.
  • The study explored efficiency and cost-effectiveness of pre-filled vs. manual flushing methods.