Closed-System Vial Adapter

A spike with a needle-free connector and an air filter that turns an open vial into a closed one.

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Closed-System Vial Adapter

Measurements

Range: Seven adapters for 13 and 20 mm vial necks, including a universal and a bellows type
Vial neck: 13 to 14 mm and 20 to 21 mm
Filter: 0.2 µm hydrophobic air filter
Bellows vial adapter: For 20/21 mm necks: 50 ml pressure balance, 0.11 ml dead volume, 0.22 µm filter, 7 day barrier, up to 200 activations

A vial adapter with a 0.2 µm hydrophobic air filter that balances vial pressure and closes the vial for hazardous drug preparation.

In which cases?

Drawing a cytotoxic drug with the needle-free syringe adapter.
Reconstituting a powder vial without pressure building up.
Several draws from one vial during the day.

What makes it different?

Pressure balanced the air filter neutralises vial pressure, so aerosol is not pushed out.
0.2 µm filter the hydrophobic filter keeps the drug sterile while air passes.
Low dead space the manufacturer states a low dead space and a high flow rate.

Technical data

Sterility and shelf life: Sterilised with ethylene oxide, single use, shelf life 5 years, stored at 15 to 30 °C
Material: DEHP free, latex free, pyrogen free