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IV filtration against critical contaminants
Particle retention
In-line IV filtration retains particles before they enter the bloodstream
Air elimination by in-line IV filters
Eliminating air bubbles in IV lines to prevent hospital acquired air embolisms
Microorganisms and associated endotoxins removal
In-line IV filters remove inadvertent endotoxin form entering a patients bloodstream
Enlarged lipid droplets removal from parenteral nutrition
Reduce unwanted health effects that can come from contaminated parenteral nutrition preparations
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What are in-line IV filters?
In-line IV filters are designed to be placed in-line between the intravenous solutions being administered and the patient. They come in different physical sizes, pore sizes and with different filter media (such as polyethersulfone or nylon) and can be charged or uncharged. Dependent on media type, size and pore size they can be used with a variety of infusion protocols and drugs classes, such as protein-based drugs, clear fluid medication or lipids.
What is the purpose of in-line IV filters?
In-line IV filters are medical devices used with IV administration set to remove inadvertent contaminants including particles, air, microorganisms and associated endotoxins and enlarged lipid sets before they enter the patient's bloodstream.
Which inadvertent contaminants can IV in-line filters prevent from entering the bloodstream?
- Particles
- Lipid droplets
- Microorganisms
- Endotoxin
- Air
Do in-line IV filters reduce the number of particles?
Yes. for example Perez et al. demonstrated that the introduction of Pall Medical in-line IV filters in multidrug infusion lines typical for pediatric intensive care unit patients led to a significant reduction in overall particulate matter.
Perez M, Décaudin B, Abou Chahla W, Nelken B, Storme L, Masse M, Barthélémy C, Lebuffe G, Odou P. Effectiveness of in-Line Filters to Completely Remove Particulate Contamination During a Pediatric Multidrug Infusion Protocol. Sci Rep. 2018 May 16;8(1):7714. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-25602-6. PMID: 29769547; PMCID: PMC5955886.
What is the difference between a 0.2 µm and a 1.2 µm in-line IV filters?
Filter pore size should be selected dependent on the fluids or medication you administer intravenously to the patient.
0.2 µm are for clear fluids
1.2 µm can be used for lipid containing solutions.