Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
B. Braun DISCOFIX D500 is a four‑way IV stopcock with a SPIN‑LOCK® connector intended for clinicians, nursing teams, and medical supply purchasers who need sterile, single‑use flow control valves for IV delivery systems. It is sold in bulk cases for clinical and institutional replenishment.
Specifications
- Manufacturer variant: DISCOFIX D500 (Product Code D500, REF 456020).
- Configuration: four ports (4‑way stopcock). Two ports are female Luer‑lock; one port uses a SPIN‑LOCK® connector.
- Priming volume: 0.26 mL.
- Stopcock length (body): 1 inch (approx. 2.54 cm).
- Material/limits: manufacturer states product is not made with DEHP or natural rubber latex and that it contains BPA.
- Sterility: supplied sterile and intended single‑use.
How to tell this variant apart from nearby models
- The D500 is the DISCOFIX four‑way model fitted with a SPIN‑LOCK® connector; other DISCOFIX variants use different connector types (for example, models with Luer‑slip or different flow characteristics). Check the product code (D500 / REF 456020) or the presence of the spin‑lock adapter to confirm this variant.
What is included and packaging
- Sold as bulk medical supply. Manufacturer ordering unit is a case; published units per case = 100.
- Individual items are sterile, single‑use stopcocks; no tubing, syringes, or additional accessories are included unless a seller explicitly lists them.
Condition and packaging state
- Product is sold new and sterile in manufacturer packaging (case quantities as published). The supplied product photograph shows an unpackaged single device for identification; the manufacturer specifies case packaging.
Usage notes
- Intended for single use; do not re‑sterilize or reuse.
- Use with compatible Luer‑lock fittings and devices; confirm connector type (SPIN‑LOCK vs Luer‑slip) before purchase.
Limitations and warnings
- Not suitable for procedures requiring connectors or flow characteristics other than those listed (verify D500 is the correct connector type for your equipment).
- Buyers should verify lot/expiry and recall status at time of receipt; some DISCOFIX family items have been subject to device actions historically (verify current status for REF/lot).
Unknowns / buyer actions recommended
- Maximum pressure rating and detailed lipid resistance performance are not shown on the primary manufacturer summary; consult B. Braun technical documentation or the product IFU for pressure/compatibility limits if required for your application.
Warnings
- If you require explicit pressure rating, lipid‑resistance specification, or a CE/FDA filing excerpt for procurement records, request the manufacturer IFU or a certificate from your supplier before ordering.
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