Needlefree Swabable Valves
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Needleless Valves
Reduce the Risk of Infection
Our cost-efficient needlefree swabable valves are designed to reduce the risk of infection when injecting or aspirating fluids. Featuring an intuitive design that eliminates the need for needles, these valves enhance patient safety by minimizing the potential for needlestick injuries and cross-contamination. The swabable surface allows for easy disinfection, further reducing infection risks. Additionally, their robust construction ensures reliable performance and compatibility with a wide range of medical devices, making them a versatile and essential component in modern healthcare settings.
Swabable ND Valves
Neutral Displacement
The ND valve is a needle-free, swabable valve designed to reduce reflux during disconnection, helping prevent catheter occlusions and associated complications. It offers neutral displacement, high flow rates, and a transparent, BPA-free housing. Compatible with chemotherapy and contrast media, it features a low priming volume, ergonomic design, and a split septum for safe, efficient flushing.
Straight Male Threaded Valves
Secure. Swabable. High-Flow.
Our straight male threaded swabable valves are designed for secure, high-flow connections using a female luer lock interface and male luer lock adapter. Made from durable polycarbonate or BPA-free copolyester, they ensure a tight seal with standard luer syringes and connectors. Available in clear or red housings with clear or blue septum options, they offer both performance and material versatility.
Swabable HD Valves
Optimized for High-Flow Therapy
Our swabable HD valve is purpose-built for hemodialysis, combining split septum technology with an enhanced female luer lock to support ultra high-flow rates. Its closed, disinfectable design helps reduce the risk of bloodstream infections, offering a reliable and innovative option for dialysis care.
Needlefree Connector Applications
Designed to Combat Infection
Needlefree swabable valves are crucial in various medical and pharmaceutical applications. They ensure sterile and efficient processes in flushing and drainage systems, and provide safe, reliable fluid and medication administration in IV applications. In urology, they facilitate secure catheter connections, while in blood processing, they ensure contamination-free handling. Cardiology relies on them for precise medication administration. Additionally, these valves maintain the sterility and integrity of sensitive compounds in the pharmaceutical and disposable biopharmaceutical industries.
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Enhance Safety in the Medical Industry
Our neutral displacement (ND) valve is a needle-free, swabable valve engineered to minimize reflux when disconnecting a male luer or syringe. Reflux of blood into a catheter lumen can result in occlusions, which may require the use of costly declotting agents. These occlusions can also increase the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), which can be both life-threatening and expensive to treat. This valve offers neutral displacement functionality and delivers a best-in-class flow rate. It features transparent housing for clear visibility and is made without BPA. It is compatible with chemotherapy drugs, pressure rated for contrast media, and has a low priming volume. Designed with ergonomics in mind, it is easy to flush and incorporates a split septum for added efficiency and safety. (Currently not available for sale in the U.S.)
Features and Benefits
- Neutral displacement
- Best-in-class flow rate
- Transparent housing
- BPA free
- Compatible with chemo drugs
- Contrast media pressure rated
- Low priming volume
- Ergonomic design
- Easy to flush
- Split septum design
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Swabable stem: blue silicone rubber
- Inlet housing (female luer): blue copolyester
- Outlet housing (male luer): clear copolyester
Additional Information
Straight male threaded swabable valves feature a female luer lock-compatible connector and a male luer lock adapter, ensuring a secure, hermetic seal with standard luer syringes and connectors. Designed for high-flow performance, they are available in clear or red housing with clear or blue septum options, and come in durable polycarbonate or BPA-free copolyester materials. (Currently not available for sale in the U.S.)
Features and Benefits
- Mates securely with all standard luer syringes and connectors providing a hermetic seal between syringe luer tip and valve
- High flow
- Colors: housing in clear or red; septum in clear or blue
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate in clear or red; copolyester in clear
- Stem: silicone in blue and clear
Additional Information
The swabable HD valve is specifically designed for high-flow applications such as hemodialysis and apheresis. It features split septum technology and an enhanced female luer lock for secure, leak-free connections with standard luer syringes and male spin-lock connectors. Its closed, disinfectable design helps reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections, while also supporting use in drainage procedures. Made from durable polycarbonate with a silicone stem, it is available in yellow or clear housing and clear or blue septum options, offering both performance and visual flexibility. (Currently not available for sale in the U.S.)
Features and Benefits
- Mates securely with all standard luer syringes and connectors providing a hermetic seal between syringe luer tip and valve
- Enhanced female luer locking threads mate securely with a variety of male spin-lock connectors used in high-flow applications such as hemodialysis and apheresis
- High flow
- Can also be used in drainage applications
- Colors: Housing in yellow or clear; septum in clear or blue silicone
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: yellow or clear polycarbonate
- Stem: clear or blue silicone
Additional Information
Series 2456240 and 2456340 are designed with a swabable luer lock-compatible connector integrated into an inline 'Y' adapter, allowing for efficient and secure fluid management. These components are available in both polycarbonate and BPA-free copolyester materials, offering durability and safety. They are engineered to mate securely with all standard luer syringes and connectors, ensuring a hermetic seal between the syringe tip and the valve. The design also supports high-flow performance to meet demanding clinical needs. Sizes for tubing ports designed for 0.160" (4.1 mm) OD and 0.146" (3.7 mm) OD tubing.
Features and Benefits
- Mate securely with all standard luer syringes and connectors providing a hermetic seal between syringe luer tip and valve
- High flow
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate or copolyester
- Stem: silicone
- Two sizes: tubing ports designed for 0.160" (4.1 mm) OD and 0.146" (3.7 mm) OD tubing
Additional Information
Tube end valves offer a cost-effective solution for manufacturing IV sets by featuring specific tubing sizes on the distal end of the valve. This eliminates the need for additional adapters to connect standard luer connectors to various tubing sizes, reducing both complexity and expense. Designed for high-flow performance, these valves are easy to grasp when connecting to a luer access device. Color options are available—refer to product drawings for details.
Features and Benefits
- High flow rates
- Easy to grasp while connecting to a luer access device
- See part drawings for available colors
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: clear polycarbonate - other colors available
- Stem: blue or clear silicone
- Available in 6 tube port diameter sizes:
- 0.079" (2.0 mm)
- 0.098" (2.5 mm)
- 0.110" (2.8 mm)
- 0.118" (3.0 mm)
- 0.145" (3.7 mm)
- 0.160" (4.0 mm)
Additional Information
The bondable valve is a needle-free, swabable tube end valve designed for easy integration into medical tubing applications. Its swabable design helps maintain a closed system, reducing contamination risk and supporting patient safety. Built for high-flow performance, it delivers efficient fluid transfer and consistent reliability. The valve is available with cap color options in clear, red, blue, or green, allowing for easy identification and streamlined workflow. Tubing fitment designed for 0.156" (4.0 mm) ID tubing or connector.
Features and Benefits
- High flow rates
- Available with clear, red, blue, or green cap
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
- Tubing fitment designed for 0.156" (4 mm) ID tubing or connector
Additional Information
Needle-free swabable bag access valves are designed for direct attachment to IV solution bags during the manufacturing process. These valves serve as a needle-free injection site and can also be accessed using a standard mating luer connector, removing the need for traditional spike ports. Engineered for high-flow performance, they support efficient fluid transfer while maintaining a closed system to help reduce contamination risk. These valves are available with cap options in clear, red, or blue, and with valve components in clear or blue for easy identification and integration into various clinical workflows.
Features and Benefits
- Valve offers high flow rates
- Available with clear, red or blue cap
- Available with clear or blue valve
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
- Tubing port designed for 0.268" (6.8 mm) ID tubing
Additional Information
The needle-free polypropylene bag access valve is designed for direct attachment to fluid bags during the manufacturing process. It can be heat sealed into tubing or the bag itself, or secured using heat shrink during steam sterilization. This valve eliminates the need for needles and spike ports, enhancing safety and simplifying access. It delivers high-flow performance and is fully compatible with all standard male luer connectors. Featuring proven split septum valve technology, the design ensures reliable, secure connections. Made from BPA-free polypropylene, the valve is durable and can withstand steam sterilization, making it a dependable choice for a variety of fluid delivery applications.
Features and Benefits
- Eliminates the use of needles and spikes
- Valve offers high flow rates
- Compatible with all standard male luers
- Incorporates proven split septum valve technology
- BPA-free polypropylene
- Can be steam sterilized
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polypropylene
- Stem: clear silicone
Additional Information
Needle-free break-off valves are designed to keep the fluid in the bag isolated from the silicone valve until it's ready for use, ensuring product integrity during storage and handling. Once activated, the valve functions as a needle-free injection site and can also be accessed using a standard mating luer connector, removing the need for traditional spike ports. These valves are available in two sizes— 0.236" (6.0 mm) and 0.260" (6.6 mm)—and are engineered to support high flow rates for efficient fluid transfer.
Features and Benefits
- Available in two sizes: 0.236" (6.0 mm) and 0.260" (6.6 mm)
- High flow rates
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
- Break-off valves are designed to fit two tubing sizes: 0.236" (6.0 mm) and 0.260" (6.6 mm) ID
Additional Information
The 20 mm swabable, male luer-compatible vial cap incorporates our needle-free technology and features a patented three-piece design that simplifies the process of removing or injecting fluids from or into an injection vial. This cap is easy-to-use, supports high flow rates, and has a low priming volume of just 0.06 mL. It securely attaches to standard 20 mm vials, ensuring reliable and efficient fluid handling.
Features and Benefits
- Easy-to-use
- High flow
- Low priming volume: 0.06 mL
- Secure attachment to 20 mm vials
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
Additional Information
The 13 mm swabable, male luer-compatible vial cap features our needle-free technology and a patented three-piece design that streamlines the process of removing or injecting fluids from or into an injection vial. It is easy to use, offers high-flow performance, and has a low priming volume of just 0.06 mL. The cap securely attaches to 13 mm vials, ensuring a reliable and efficient connection.
Features and Benefits
- Easy-to-use
- High flow
- Low priming volume: 0.06 mL
- Secure attachment to 13 mm vials
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
Additional Information
Needle-free swabable barb valves are ideal sampling ports for biopharmaceutical applications, designed for easy assembly directly onto tubing without the need for luer connectors, solvents, or adhesives. The barb fittings come in three sizes: 1/4", 3/16", and 1/8". These valves offer high flow rates, simple installation, and secure attachment by pressing firmly into the tubing, eliminating the need for adhesives.
Features and Benefits
- High flow rates
- Ease of assembly
- No adhesive required
- Press securely into tubing
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Barbed base: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
Additional Information
The needle-free swabable T-port is designed for in-line bonding onto various types of IV tubing sets, providing a convenient access point for sampling or medication injection. This valve is suitable for a range of IV applications, including hemodialysis. It comes with cap options in clear, red, or blue for easy identification. The T-port supports high flow rates and features an ergonomic design that makes it easy to grasp when connecting to a luer. Tubing fitment designed for 0.268" (6.8 mm) OD tubing.
Features and Benefits
- High flow rates
- Easy to grasp while connecting to a luer
- Available with a clear, red or blue cap
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
- Tubing fitment designed for 0.268" (6.8 mm) OD tubing
Additional Information
Needle-free swabable T-ports designed for small bore tubing can be bonded in-line to various IV tubing sets, providing a reliable access point for sampling or medication injection. These valves are suitable for a wide range of IV applications, including hemodialysis. The T-ports are available in three sizes: 0.157"/0.161" (4.0/4.1 mm), 0.126" (3.2 mm), and 0.079" (2.0 mm). They offer high flow rates, feature an ergonomic design for easy grasping when connecting to a luer, and come with a clear cap for easy identification. Tubing fitments are designed to fit 0.157/0.161" (4.0/4.1 mm), 0.126" (3.2 mm), and 0.082" (2.1 mm) OD tubing.
Features and Benefits
- High flow rates
- Easy to grasp while connecting to a luer
- Available with a clear cap
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
- Tubing fitments are designed to fit OD tubing: 0.157"/0.161" (4.0mm/4.1 mm), 0.126" (3.2 mm), and 0.082" (2.1 mm)
Additional Information
The 4-way lever handle swabable stopcock provides the safety of a closed system with a leak-free aseptic swabable port to maintain sterility. Its intuitive lever handle allows easy control and precise flow direction, making it ideal for complex fluid management. Designed for durability and easy cleaning, it reduces contamination risk and enhances patient safety. Its versatile design supports multiple applications, ensuring seamless use in various medical procedures.
Features and Benefits
- Available handle color: white
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
The 4-way T-handle swabable stopcock offers a closed, leak-free system with an aseptic swabable port for enhanced safety. Constructed from clear polycarbonate with a blue silicone stem and HDPE handle, it is designed for durability and reliability. The stopcock is available with a blue handle for easy identification in clinical settings.
Features and Benefits
- Available handle colors: blue
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
The 4-way lever handle bondable swabable stopcock delivers a closed, leak-free system with an aseptic swabable port for added safety. Designed for flexibility, these stopcocks can be bonded together to form custom manifold systems. Made from clear polycarbonate with a blue silicone stem and a white HDPE handle, they offer durability and easy identification in clinical environments.
Features and Benefits
- Available handle color: white
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
The 4-way T-handle bondable swabable stopcock delivers a secure, closed system with a leak-free, aseptic swabable port for enhanced safety. Its modular design allows multiple stopcocks to be bonded together, enabling flexible and customizable manifold configurations.
Features and Benefits
- Available handle color: blue
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue or clear silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
The 4-way swabable stopcock with a 4.0 mm bondable tube port offers the safety of a closed system with a leak-free, aseptic swabable port to maintain sterility. These bondable stopcocks are specifically designed to be securely bonded to 4.0 mm OD tubing, ensuring a reliable and durable connection. This design helps streamline assembly while reducing the risk of leaks and contamination.
Features and Benefits
- Available stem colors: blue, clear
- Available handle colors: white
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue or clear silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
Our large bore swabable stopcock provides the safety of a closed system with a leak-free aseptic swabable port.
The large bore stopcock is ideal for high-flow applications such an anesthesia.
Features and Benefits
- Available handle colors: blue
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue or clear silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
Our large-bore bondable swabable stopcocks provide the safety of a closed system with a leak-free aseptic swabable port. The large-bore bondable stopcock is ideal for high-flow applications such an anesthesia, and can be ganged together to make a manifold.
Features and Benefits
- Available handle colors: blue
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Stopcock body and cap: clear polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: blue or clear silicone
- Handle: HDPE
Additional Information
Needle-free build-in assembly valves are designed to create a low-profile swabable access site that can be integrated into your product by ultrasonic welding to the top of the weld ring.
Features and Benefits
- Valve offers high flow rates
- Low-profile
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
Additional Information
Floating male threaded swabable valves utilize a female luer lock-compatible valve and a floating male luer lock adapter. Available in polycarbonate.
Features and Benefits
- Mates securely with all standard luer syringes and connectors, providing a hermetic seal between syringe luer tip and valve
- Floating male luer spin lock for easy connection to female luers
- High flow
- Colors: housing in clear and septum in blue
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: silicone
Additional Information
The Robertsite® T-connector swabable valve incorporates our valve technology in an extension set compatible component with a micro-bore tubing pocket.
Features and Benefits
- High flow
- Mates securely with peripheral catheters
- Clear housing and septum for enhanced visibility
- Compatible with power injection up to 325 psi
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Stem: clear silicone
Additional Information
The swabable transfer valve is ideal for stem cell, biopharmaceutical and drainage applications involving large volumes and/or viscous substances.
Features and Benefits
- May be accessed with a standard catheter-tipped syringe
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Body: polycarbonate
- Swabable stem: silicone
Additional Information
The snap-on male cap is custom designed for our needle-free swabable valve product line. It is designed to snap over the female valve end to provide protection from contamination.
Features and Benefits
- Easily snaps over female threads
- Prevents touch contamination of the valve septum
- Fits on all of our needlefree valve products
- Can be sterilized by EtO, gamma or steam
Specifications and Technical Information
- Materials:
- Polypropylene
Additional Information
Hermetic Septum Seal
The hermetic septum seal reduces the risk of biofilm formation by preventing microorganisms from entering the system. It also minimizes contamination from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
Swabable Access Ports with Unobstructed Flow
Our needlefree swabable valves feature higher flow rates and low priming volumes.
- Female valves have a normally closed diaphragm that opens with a luer
- Valved male luers attach directly to tubing during set assembly without clamps
- Low priming volume and high flow rates
- Straight-through design for unobstructed flow
- Swabable and nonswabable designs
- Transparent silicone valve options available for an easily visible fluid path
- Compatible with industry standard luer syringes and connectors
- Not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP
Technical Information
| Materials | Polycarbonate Copolyester Silicone Polypropylene Silicone rubber HDPE |
| Configurations | Female Valve Stems and Bodies Compatible with Standard Male Luer Syringes and Connectors Straight Male Threaded Y-Port Tube End Bondable Bag Access Break-Off Vial Cap Barbed |
| Sterilization | EtO Compatible Gamma Radiation Stable Steam |
Important: All HR Medical Components are shipped bulk, non-sterile, and are single patient use medical device components requiring further processing (e.g. assembly, packaging, sterilization) before clinical use. The buyer is responsible for determining effects of processing/multiple usage on these components, the appropriateness of the component in the final application, and pre/post sterilization shelf life.
Custom Components
Whether it's a slight modification of one of our catalog components, a design that you need manufactured, or something completely unique that requires full product development, Nordson MEDICAL has the experience and proficiency to support your project from concept through full-scale manufacturing.