Kit de bloqueo salino sin aguja NAR

What is the advantage of a needleless saline lock over a standard running IV?

A needleless saline lock provides ready IV access without requiring a hanging IV bag, administration set, or continuous fluid flow. It is ideal for scenarios where IV drug delivery is needed but fluid infusion is not immediately indicated — or where an IV bag would create management burden during patient movement. The needle-free valve eliminates sharps at the catheter hub, reducing needlestick risk for providers during handoff and resupply. When fluid infusion is required, a standard administration set connects directly to the needle-free valve.

What is the RAPTOR IV Securing Device?

The RAPTOR is a mechanical IV catheter securement device that provides retention beyond adhesive dressing alone. Standard clear adhesive dressings can fail in the presence of sweat, blood, or during patient movement — causing catheter dislodgement at critical moments. The RAPTOR uses wing-style mechanical retention to anchor the catheter hub to the skin, maintaining IV access through more aggressive movement scenarios common in tactical casualty care.

What gauge catheter is included in the Needleless Saline Lock Kit?

The kit includes an 18-gauge × 1.25 inch safety IV catheter. This gauge is appropriate for medication delivery, saline lock applications, and blood product administration when needed. The 18g represents the smallest gauge generally recommended for blood product administration and provides adequate flow for most prehospital and tactical IV drug delivery needs.

Does the kit include normal saline for flushing?

No. The kit includes the 10 mL syringe and the hardware for the saline flush, but normal saline (flush solution) must be supplied from the provider's inventory. Standard saline flush syringes (pre-filled 10 mL NS syringes) or drawn saline from a normal saline bag can be used. Pre-filled saline flush syringes are available in standard medical supply channels and are commonly pre-stocked in medical kits alongside saline lock kits.

What does NSN 6515-01-607-1943 indicate?

NSN (National Stock Number) 6515-01-607-1943 is the U.S. Department of Defense supply catalog number for the NAR Needleless Saline Lock Kit. NSN-listed products can be procured through federal government supply channels including DLA (Defense Logistics Agency), making this kit available to military units, government agencies, and federal law enforcement through official procurement without commercial purchasing.