[Sheila Hamm]

Hi Fiona,

I looked at a very similar system (if not the same one) a couple of
years ago and I had exactly the same concerns as you.

We elected to stay with the existing system, it’s entirely single pt
use, and staff were happy with it, so there were no real benefits, cost
or otherwise to changing.

Regards

Sheila

Sheila Hamm

Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Control | Nepean Hospital
PO Box 63 Penrith NSW 2751
Pager 17254 l Tel 02 4734 2228 | Fax 02 4734 2517 |
sheila.hamm@swahs.health.nsw.gov.au

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au

Behalf Of Fiona de Sousa

Hi All,

I have been asked to evaluate a new system for injecting CT contrast to
determine its suitability for our facility. The transflux system allows
for multi use of syringes, common reusable tubing (both changed daily)
and a connector tubing that is changed for every patient. It has TGA
approval. It has been used for a number of years in Europe.

I am concerned about the potential for line contamination from blood as
well as the sterility of the connector ends. I would like to hear from
anyone who has previously evaluated this system or has used it.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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