Product Description

Three-way stopcock
Three way stopcocks are integral components of multiple infusion therapy procedures.
•  To be attached to the female hub of an IV catheter
•  Designed to withstand pressure upto 5 bars without any damage
•  Smooth, fully rotatable tap
•  Available in lipid resistant/lipid non-resistant varieties
•  Available with blue and red pegs for easier identification

Extension lines with an integrated three-way stopcock
What is an Intravenous Catheter?
•  It is a medical device inserted into the peripheralvenous system of the human body to obtain an access to the circulatory system of the patient.
Why is an Intravenous Access needed?
•  Fluid and blood replacement
•  Drug administration
•  Obtaining venous blood specimens
•  Short-term nutrition administration
What is an Intravenous Catheter made up of?
•  The IV catheters are usually made from man made polymers called
•  PTFE (poly tetra fluoro ethylene)
•  PUR (polyurethane)
•  At present Kezar is manufacturing IV catheters withboth these variants. PUR is gradually replacing PTFE as  the material of choice.
Features
•  Three way stopcock with integrated extension tubingfor less manipulation during intravenous administrationof fluids/drugs through an IV cannula