BD ME1048 - Minibore Extension Set with Removable Slide Clamp, Spin Male Luer Lock, 12 Inch Length, 0.4 mL Priming Volume, 50/CS (Continental US Only)

BD ME1048 - Minibore Extension Set with Removable Slide Clamp, Spin Male Luer Lock, 12 Inch Length, 0.4 mL Priming Volume, 50/CS (Continental US Only)

The BD ME1048 Extension Set is a sterile minibore IV extension set designed for medication administration, infusion therapy, and vascular access management in professional healthcare settings. This configuration features minibore tubing, a removable slide clamp, a Spin Male Luer Lock connector, a 12-inch tubing length, and an ultra-low 0.4 mL priming volume. The set is not made with DEHP, supporting healthcare facilities that prefer DEHP-free infusion components.

The compact design and low fluid volume make this extension set well suited for applications where minimizing residual medication volume is important. The minibore tubing helps support efficient fluid delivery while maintaining flexibility for routine IV therapy and vascular access procedures.

Key Benefits

The ultra-low 0.4 mL priming volume helps minimize medication waste and residual fluid within the extension set.

The minibore tubing design supports low-volume infusion applications while maintaining effective fluid flow characteristics.

The removable slide clamp provides convenient manual control of fluid flow during setup, priming, transport, and line management.

The Spin Male Luer Lock connector helps ensure secure attachment to compatible IV administration systems, vascular access devices, and infusion accessories.

The DEHP-free construction supports healthcare facilities seeking infusion products not manufactured with DEHP-containing materials.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD ME1048 Extension Set is compatible with standard Luer Lock IV systems, infusion pumps, administration sets, syringes, vascular access devices, and compatible infusion therapy accessories.

Typical applications include IV medication administration, saline flushing, vascular access maintenance, infusion line extension, neonatal and pediatric infusion support, specialty medication delivery, critical care therapy, and outpatient infusion services.

This extension set is commonly used in hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, pediatric departments, critical care units, infusion centers, ambulatory care facilities, and outpatient treatment environments.

Usage Guidelines

Use the BD ME1048 only by trained healthcare professionals following manufacturer instructions, institutional protocols, and accepted infusion therapy standards. Before use, inspect the packaging to verify sterility, integrity, expiration date, and product suitability for the intended therapy.

Prime the extension set according to facility procedures and remove all air from the fluid pathway before patient connection. Verify secure attachment of the Spin Male Luer Lock connector and confirm proper operation of the removable slide clamp before initiating therapy.

Monitor the infusion system throughout treatment and replace the extension set according to institutional protocols and manufacturer recommendations.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD ME1048 Extension Set is manufactured under established medical device quality management systems and is intended to support safe infusion practices in healthcare environments.

The sterile fluid pathway, low-volume minibore design, and DEHP-free construction support healthcare facility initiatives related to medication safety, infection prevention, and infusion accuracy.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with standard extension sets featuring larger fluid volumes, the BD ME1048 offers an ultra-low 0.4 mL priming volume that helps reduce medication waste and residual fluid retention.

Compared with longer extension sets, the compact 12-inch length supports streamlined line management and may reduce unnecessary tubing around the patient care area.

The combination of minibore tubing, removable clamp functionality, and DEHP-free construction makes this extension set suitable for a wide variety of infusion therapy applications.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD ME1048 is commonly used by infusion nurses, neonatal and pediatric clinicians, critical care specialists, anesthesiologists, oncology nurses, vascular access professionals, and other healthcare personnel responsible for IV therapy management.

Typical applications include low-volume medication administration, vascular access maintenance, saline flushing, pediatric infusion therapy, specialty drug delivery, and critical care infusion support.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD ME1048 in a clean, dry environment according to manufacturer recommendations. Keep the extension set in its original sterile packaging until ready for use.

Use aseptic technique during setup and connection. Properly prime the tubing, verify clamp functionality, and ensure all Luer Lock connections remain secure throughout therapy.

This extension set is intended for single-patient use only and should not be reused, reprocessed, or resterilized. Replace the set according to institutional protocols and clinical requirements.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD ME1048 Extension Set is intended for professional healthcare use only. It should be used according to manufacturer instructions, facility policies, infusion therapy guidelines, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Healthcare personnel should follow standard precautions, medication safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and vascular access protocols throughout use.

All used extension sets should be disposed of according to facility policies and biomedical waste regulations.

How to Order

Select the BD ME1048 Minibore Extension Set with Removable Slide Clamp, Spin Male Luer Lock, Not Made with DEHP, 12 Inch Length, 0.4 mL Priming Volume, and Sterile Fluid Path and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, product availability, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.