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Advancing the standard of care in IV therapy and nephrostomy drainage

ReLink / LinkUS

ReLink platform

Catheter dislodgement is a significant issue, compromising patient safety, straining nursing resources, and adding to healthcare costs. This problem is relevant in intravenous (IV) infusion and nephrostomy drainage.

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Intravenous (IV) therapy is the most common invasive procedure in modern healthcare, with 16 billion IV lines and 1.5 billion catheters used annually worldwide. Despite advancements in technology, over 10% of catheters still fail due to accidental dislodgement.(1)

 

Similarly, in nephrostomy drainage, 5.5% of catheters dislodge accidentally,(2) leading to serious complications such as patient injury and emergency room visits.

ReLink / LinkUS in action

Our platform technology, ReLink, is a breakaway connector designed to reduce catheter dislodgement in IV therapy (ReLink IV) and nephrostomy drainage (ReLink Drain) caused by excessive force on the line. Unlike traditional solutions that focus on securement, ReLink is a self-sealable double-valved breakaway connector. The self-sealable valves reduce the spillage of medicine and fluids.

ReLink / LinkUS
ReLink / LinkUS feature
ReLink / LinkUS feature
ReLink / LinkUS feature

Features

Breakaway connector

A non-invasive method to reduce
catheter dislodgement

Self-sealing valves

The two halves are equipped with self-sealable valves 

Reconnectable

The two halves reconnect to rapidly reinstate IV therapy / nephrostomy drainage

Benefits

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Reduces catheter dislodgement frequency

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Allows rapid reinstatement of IV therapy / nephrostomy drainage

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Minimises spillage of medication and fluids

Feedback

The safety of my employees is one of my most important responsibilities. By minimizing spill, this device leads to safer handling of toxic medications.”

Former Head of Department, children clinic for blood and tumour diseases

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Upcoming events

A snapshot of what's keeping us inspired, excited and busy! 

September 2024
28th - 30th
AVA
Colorado
October 2024
1st - 3rd
SACCNY
New York, USA
8th - 9th 
LSX Nordic congress
Copenhagen, Denmark
November 2024
6th
Innovationsmässan
Östergötland, Sweden
11th - 14th
MEDICA
Düsseldorf, Germany
12th - 14th
Ecosystem Consultants
26th
EIC Info Day
Berlin, Germany

References

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  1. Accepted but unacceptable: peripheral IV catheter failure.” Journal of infusion nursing: the official publication of the Infusion Nurses Society vol. 38,3 (2015): 189-203.

  2. Determinants of nephrostomy tube dislodgment after percutaneous nephrolithotomy David Bayne, MD, Eric R. Taylor, MD, Lindsay Hampson, MD, Thomas Chi, MD, and Marshall L.
    Stoller, MD (Journal of Endourology. 2015 Mar 1, PMCID: PMC4516952, PMID: 25387085)

Please note: ReLink operates under the name LinkUS in the USA

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