Venous Access FAQs
Reliable venous access is essential for the accurate delivery of fluids, medications and therapies. This page addresses frequently asked questions about infusion sets, IV lines and related devices, offering clarity around product features, performance and appropriate use.
IV Lines
Infusion Sets & IV Lines
Infusion sets are used to safely deliver intravenous fluids and medications to patients across a range of clinical settings, supporting accurate and controlled flow rates.
m|devices’ infusion sets include:
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Vented spike
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Drip chamber with 15‑micron filter
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Roller regulator for flow control
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Kink‑resistant tubing
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Male luer lock with rotating collar.
Access options also include injection sites and needleless access sites.
Yes, infusion sets are a available in multiple tubing lengths (ranging from 115cm through to 405cm length options) to support flexibility in different clinical environments.
Transfusion Sets & Pump Sets
Transfusion sets are specifically designed for blood and blood products and include a 200‑micron filter, whereas infusion sets use a finer filter for standard IV therapies, 15-micron filter.
A transfusion pump set is designed to support rapid infusion of blood, blood components or fluids and includes a flexible dual chamber, manual hand pump and needleless access sites.
Yes, secondary infusion sets (add‑a‑line sets) are available to allow additional medications to be delivered via an existing IV line.
Burette Sets
Burette sets are used for accurate, measured delivery of IV fluids, particularly where precise volume control is required.
Burette sets feature a 150mL chamber and a floating safety shut‑off valve that automatically seals at the end of infusion to help prevent air from entering the IV line.
Extension Sets
The range includes microbore, minimum volume and standard bore extension sets, as well as multi‑lumen configurations to support different clinical requirements.
Micro-bore extension sets have a smaller internal diameter to help minimise priming volume, while standard bore extension sets support higher flow rates and volumes.
Yes, multi‑lumen standard bore extension sets are available in double and triple lumen configurations to allow multiple infusions through a single access point.
IV Accessories
Valves & Stopcocks
A needleless access valve allows IV access without needles, helping reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and supporting infection control practices.
NeutralSite™ is a needleless valve designed to help reduce blood reflux, minimise priming volume and support infection prevention through a swabable, flat septum.
The range includes 3‑way stopcocks and stopcocks with extension tubing, designed to support controlled fluid direction and multiple line management.
Transfer Sets
A closed system transfer set is a needle‑free device designed for safe and efficient fluid transfer, helping reduce exposure risk during preparation and administration.
Vented spike adaptors allow needle‑free transfer of fluids from bags, vials or bottles while supporting protected handling and controlled flow.
Syringes
Syringes
The range includes:
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Insulin syringes
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Retractable safety syringes
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Luer slip syringes
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Luer lock syringes in various volumes and configurations.
Retractable safety syringes are designed to retract the needle after use, helping reduce the risk of needlestick injuries.
Insulin Pen Needles
Insulin Pen Needles
Insulin pen needles are available in a range of gauges, lengths and bevel designs, including standard, 3‑bevel, 5‑bevel, dual safety and triple safety options.
Safety insulin pen needles include automatic shielding features designed to reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries, while standard pen needles focus on comfort and ease of injection.