SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
Three way stopcock
| All Wales Contract: | Intravenous sets and related items |
| Sterility Status: | Sterile |
| Usage Status: | Single use |
| Commonly used name: | 3 way tap |
Description
Tap with 2 female luer ports and a male luer lock. The 3 ports are capped. Coloured studs are provided and can be attached for colour coding purposes. Often taps are blue or red to indicate venous or arterial use respectively. Some stopcocks have extension tubing already connected.
Key areas where used
- ITU
- High Dependency Units
- Theatre
- All ward areas generally
Method of use
Can be used with intra-arterial and intra-venous systems. A red stud is placed on the device if used for arterial purposes (for blood sampling). It provides 3-way flow (from inlet to outlet, inlet to side-port or side port to outlet) by use of the handle on the top of the stopcock to open and close lines.The device can also be used to reduce to lines down to one, for drugs/drug infusion purposes and for the attachment of extension lines. A blood sample can also be taken via the injection port.
Presentation
Individually packed in a peel pouch
Sizes Required
- Not applicable
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.
| Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
| Connecta Plus | 394601 | Becton Dickinson Ltd |
Revision Details
| Editor | P Phillips |
| Revision No | 1.10 |
| Revision date | 03/12/13 |
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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.
