The BD Q-Syte™ Needle-free connector has a split septum design that complies with the guidelines for reducing catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC).

• Lower CRBSI rates than complex mechanical valve systems
• Clear housing allows visual assessment of the fluid path
• Straight, open fluid path design provides a high flow rate

Research shows that split septum needle-free systems have 64 to 70% lower CRBSI rates than complex mechanical valve systems. The clear housing allows healthcare professionals to see the effectiveness of their own technique and to promptly correct less effective flushing.