Filter Media

0.2 µm positively charged Nylon Posidyne membrane

Filters and Tubing Extension

Non-phthalate, free of natural rubber latex 

Dimensions (approximate)

Length = 6.9 cm
Width = 3.6 cm
Depth = 0.7 cm

Connectors

Male luer lock outlet and female luer lock inlet

Filter Housing Volume

Approximately 2 mL

Approximate Total Hold-up Volume

ELD96NT*, ELD96NTE**	2.0 mL
ELD96LLCE**	2.6 mL
ELD96LL*	2.7 mL
ELD96LYL*, ELD96LYLE**, ELD96NY*	2.8 mL (including volume from Y-site to tubing outlet of 0.3 mL)
ELD96NYS*	4.3 mL (including volume from Y-site to tubing outlet of 1.0 mL)
ELD96LYLS*, ELD96LYLSE**	4.3 mL (including volume from Y-site to tubing outlet of 1.2 mL)

* Intended for distribution or use in the USA.
** Intended for distribution or use in Europe.

Sterility

Sterile and non-pyrogenic fluid pathway

Maximum Flow Rate

(Tested under gravity with 0.9% saline solution at 1 m head height.)
Variants with standard bore extension tubing: approximately 21-23 mL/min
ELD96NYS approximately 35 mL/min

Variants with microbore extension tubing: approximately 13-14 mL/min
ELD96NY approximately 18.5 mL/min

Maximum Working Pressure

1500 mm HG (approximately 30 psi, 2 bar)

Usage Specifications

Single patient use up to 96 hours
Can be used with continuous infusions or intermittent infusions/injections

Inadvertent Contamination of Intravenous Infusion Solutions Can Have Serious Consequences

• Particulate contamination arises from a variety of sources, intrinsically in infusates and equipment or extrinsically due to manipulations¹. Particles cause phlebitis on peripheral infusion lines and have serious systemic effects, damaging the lung and solid organs by irritation of the endothelium and by deposition in the microvasculature².
• Microbiological contamination of IV administration systems arises inadvertently due to manipulations³. Some bacteria can grow rapidly in infusion fluids, increasing the infection risk⁴. 
• Endotoxins have serious effects on the inflammatory and coagulation systems. They are released by Gram-negative bacteria and have been shown to penetrate conventional IV filters⁴. Only filters that retain endotoxins can safely be used for more than 24 hours⁵.
• Entrained air can arise from infusion solutions degassing, incomplete priming or disconnections. Air can be particularly problematic on central lines, leading to air embolism, which can be fatal⁶.

 

References:

1. Ball, P.A. (2003) Intravenous in-line filters: filtering the evidence. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care, 6:319-25.
2. Lehr, H.A. et al. (2002) Particulate matter contamination of intravenous antibiotics aggravates loss of functional capillary density in postischemic striated muscle. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 165:514-20.
3. Trautmann, M. et al. (1997) Bacterial colonization and endotoxin contamination of intravenous infusion fluids. J Hosp Infect, 37:225-36.
4. Richards, C. & Thomas, P. (1990) Use of endotoxin retentive intravenous filters with pediatric total parenteral nutrition solutions. J Clin Pharm Ther, 15:53-8.
5. Richards, C. & Grassby, P.F. (1994) A comparison of the endotoxin-retentive abilities of two '96-h' in-line intravenous filters. J Clin Pharm Ther, 19:199-202.
6. Coppa, G.F. et al. (1981) Air embolism: a lethal but preventable complication of subclavian vein catheterization. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr, 5:166-8.
7. Muth, C.M. & Shank, E.S. (2000) Gas embolism. N Engl J Med, 342 (7):476-482.

IV Filters

Filtration, Delivery

How to Prime the Pall Posidyne ELD Filter

1. Remove the protective cap from the Posidyne ELD filter inlet without removing protective cap from needle adapter. With a twisting motion, connect the administration set to the Posidyne ELD inlet.
   
2. Hold the Posidyne ELD filter and needle adapter upright and below solution container. Open the clamp of the IV administration set, priming the Posidyne ELD filter and extension tubing. Close administration set clamp.
   
3. Verify that all the air has been removed from the patient side of the Posidyne ELD filter and extension tubing. If air is observed in the tubing or in the Y-injection site, open the clamp slightly to re-establish flow and gently tap the Posidyne ELD filter and extension tubing.
   
4. After priming the Posidyne ELD models with the Y-injection sites, close the slide clamp. Perform venipuncture in the usual manner and attach the Posidyne ELD filter to the venipuncture device. Tape the Posidyne ELD filter to the patient at or near the infusion site.