Heparin shortage, infusion therapy firm intros MaxPlusClear

Mar 10 2008

Maximus, a business unit of leading infusion therapy firm Medegen Inc., has introduced its MaxPlus Clear positive displacement connector for use in patient care.

MaxPlus Clear provides complete visualization of the fluid path providing a visual reminder to completely perform clinical practices such as priming, disinfection, and flushing. This clarity enhances clinical practice which can ultimately reduce the occurrence of bloodstream infections and occlusions in patients receiving infusion therapy.

Maximus is the only medical device manufacturer to offer a clear positive displacement connector.

"MaxPlus Clear was developed based on the input from leading clinical institutions and practitioners. The MaxPlus' positive displacement feature, combined with a clear housing, offers complete visualization of the fluid path thereby enhancing catheter care," said Jeffrey Goble, President of Medegen. "Our goal is to significantly assist clinicians in their efforts to promote patient safety by providing them with products that assure clinical best practices will be effective, resulting in lower occurrences of catheter-related blood stream infection and occlusions."

The MaxPlus Clear is an enhancement of the MaxPlus, the company’s leading positive displacement connector, adding a clear housing. It features Medegen’s patented positive displacement technology, which provides a bolus of fluid to clear the catheter tip upon disconnection from the device. It also features Medegen’s patented Tru-Swab™ top which acts as a double sealed barrier to contamination and allows for true disinfection during pre-access swabbing.

Medegen’s MaxPlus Clear provides features not previously available to clinicians, and is new technology for the industry.

MaxPlus Clear answers the need of medical practitioners in a number of ways:

• Provides for complete visualization of the fluid path during priming and flushing of the device
• Promotes an “Occlusion, and Contaminate Free” Line
• Promotes compliance with best practices and aseptic technique
• Promotes the use of Saline Flush and Lock vs. Heparin
• Promotes complete flushing

This in turn helps reduce:

• Bloodstream infections
• Occlusions
• Heparin usage
• False positive blood cultures
• Nursing time
• And all the costs associated with the above

Medegen specializes in developing technologies in infusion therapy centered on helping hospitals drive greater clinical performance and improved patient care. Medegen offers some of the most cost-effective, technologically advanced and clinically superior medical products and manufacturing services in the market.

MaxPlusClear is available in the U.S. beginning immediately. MaxPlus Clear will be sold and distributed through Maximus.

For sales and product inquiries contact 909-390-9080 or www.maximusmedical.com.