BD Q-Syte™

Based on peer-reviewed evidence, the CDC1 has revised the Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular catheterrelated bloodstream infections to include a recommendation on the preferred type of needleless connector used. While many needleless connectors may claim to be a split septum, the split septum devices described in the evidence cited by the CDC were BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Split Septum and BD Interlink®.

BD Q-SyteTM Luer Access Split Septum

• no internal components or mechanisms
• straight fluid path
• smooth connection surface with clear external housing

Mechanical valve needleless connector

• indirect fluid path
• irregular gaps
• complex internal components
• internal fluid reservoirs