WAYNE, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) this week introduced the Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Intraosseous Access Procedure Tray, designed to facilitate a more efficient workflow for clinicians during critical care situations.
This comprehensive, sterile, single-use tray is a game-changer, containing all necessary components for intraosseous (IO) access—a procedure that involves inserting a needle into the bone marrow to administer medications or fluids when traditional intravenous (IV) access is not feasible. Notably, the kit includes the first FDA-cleared sterile, single-use, battery-powered driver, which allows for its use in sterile environments such as operating rooms, addressing a significant need within hospital settings.
The inclusion of the Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Intraosseous Needle Set in various sizes, along with a pre-filled saline syringe, ChloraPrep™ Frepp™ applicator, and other essential items, underscores Teleflex’s commitment to providing healthcare professionals with reliable tools for urgent vascular access situations. The convenience of having these components in one compact kit aims to reduce preparation time, thereby potentially minimizing treatment delays that could otherwise lead to adverse patient outcomes.
According to Michelle Fox, Corporate Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Teleflex, the development of the Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Procedure Tray was driven by insights from healthcare professionals who expressed the need for a complete, ready-to-use intraosseous access solution. This innovative approach to vascular access reflects Teleflex’s dedication to fostering clinical efficiency and enhancing patient care.
Difficulties in securing vascular access can significantly impede timely treatment, a challenge that the Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Intraosseous Access System seeks to address. Survey data cited by Teleflex reveals a clear demand for more accessible and user-friendly IO access devices, with a majority of clinicians recalling instances where difficulty in obtaining vascular access impacted patient care.
With the Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Intraosseous Access Procedure Tray, Teleflex offers an alternative to its reusable Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Power Driver, expanding options for clinicians and potentially improving patient outcomes in emergency and critical care scenarios. Kevin Robinson, President and General Manager of Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine at Teleflex, highlighted the company’s response to the challenges faced by healthcare providers, emphasizing the balance between efficiency and accessibility achieved with the new procedure tray.
The launch of the Arrow™ EZ-IO™ Intraosseous Access Procedure Tray represents a forward-thinking solution to longstanding challenges in emergency medicine, potentially setting a new standard in the delivery of critical care.
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