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Medline Small Bore IV Extension Set 0.4 mL Priming Volume 13"
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Extension Set, Mini Bore, 20" length, 0.5 ml volume, 18938
$356.95
- Medex SKU:
- AVA-18938
- Packing Info:
- 25/Case
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The Avanos 18938 is a Mini Bore IV Extension Set, representing the longest standard configuration in the Avanos mini bore family. It is primarily used in pain management, anesthesiology, and neonatal care where a longer reach is required without significantly increasing the amount of medication held in the line.
Key Features
Mini Bore Tubing: The tubing has an extremely narrow internal diameter, which is essential for precise, low-volume infusions. This design reduces "dead space," ensuring that highly concentrated or potent medications are delivered to the patient with minimal waste.
20-Inch Length: Provides 50.8 cm of tubing, the greatest length in this product line (compared to the 6-inch and 12-inch versions). This extra length allows clinicians to position infusion pumps or syringes further from the patient, which is often necessary in surgical or crowded ICU environments.
Priming Volume: The priming volume is approximately 0.5 mL (though some clinical databases may list up to 1.0 mL depending on the specific hub configuration). This is significantly lower than standard bore tubing, maintaining high dosing accuracy.
Slide Clamp: Includes an integrated slide clamp to allow clinicians to quickly occlude fluid flow during syringe changes or when the line is not in use.
Luer Lock Connections: Equipped with secure, threaded Luer Lock connectors to prevent accidental disconnection during procedures or patient movement.
Biocompatible Materials: * DEHP-Free: Safer for use with sensitive populations, including neonates.
Latex-Free: Safe for patients with natural rubber latex allergies.
Sterile: Individually packaged and Gamma sterilized.
Technical Specifications
Model Number: 18938
Tubing Length: 20 inches (50.8 cm)
Bore Size: Mini Bore
Priming Volume: ~0.5 mL
Injection Port: Without Port (straight line)
Filter: Without Filter
Packaging: 25 units per case
Primary Clinical Uses
Anesthesiology & Pain Management: Frequently used to connect an epidural or nerve block needle to an infusion pump, allowing the pump to be placed on a distant pole while maintaining a sterile and precise delivery path.
Neonatal/Pediatric Infusions: Ideal for the smallest patients who require very low-flow, high-precision IV fluids or medications.
Oncology: Used for the delivery of specific chemotherapeutic agents where minimizing fluid waste in the line is a priority.