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Luer Lock Cap Products

Luer Lock Caps

Luer Lock Caps are used to seal the Luer Lock connectors on a vascular access device, such an IV catheter or a syringe providing a secure seal, preventing leakage and contamination of medication or fluids. The caps are made of plastic and have a locking mechanism that securely attaches to the Luer Lock connector, preventing any leakage of the fluid or medication being administered. They are used primarily in medical settings to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of fluids and medications to patients and to prevent contamination of sterile IV site.

Types of Luer Lock Caps

  • Single-End Luer Lock Cap: This is the most common type, designed to fit onto a single Luer Lock fitting. It is typically used to seal the end of a syringe or tubing.
  • Duel-End-Luer Lock Cap: This type has Luer Lock fittings on both ends, allowing it to connect two Luer Lock components together. It is often used to create a closed system preventing the flow of fluids or medications.
  • Female Luer Lock cap: This cap has a female Luer Lock fitting that accepts a male Luer Lock fitting. It is frequently used to connect tubing or syringes to larger containers or devices.

Dialysis Applications

Luer Lock caps play a crucial role in dialysis, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of fluid and medications.

  • Securing Dialysis Lines:  Luer Lock Caps are used to connect dialysis lines to patient’s vascular access and to the dialysis machine. This prevents leakage and contamination.
  • Connections Syringes to Dialysis Machines: Syringes containing medications or contrast agents can be connected to dialysis machine using Luer Lock caps, allowing for precise administration.
  • Creating Closed Systems:  Dual-End Luer Lock Caps can be used to create closed systems, preventing the introduction of contaminates into the dialysis circuit.

Molded Products manufactures a variety of accessories that work with the catheter which allows you to control your entire process from beginning to end. Our products are individually packaged, sterile, and capped to allow the products to maintain sterility after they are removed from the packaging. Additionally, they are non-pyrogenic with the cap in place.