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10.6
Hickman IV line fitted with coloured polycarbonate connectors.
4 mm
10.7
Section through connector to show internal structure.
consists of a stainless-steel helical spring behind a latex rubber seal. The
stainless-steel tube within the spring runs along the centre line of the design
and provides the pathway for the liquids used in the iV line (Fig. 10.7). The
rubber seal has a resealable cut at its centre to allow luers to be inserted
easily for a new line. such a female luer also has an external screw thread
for secure attachment of the connection. The other end of the device consists
of a male luer which can be connected to the main line, and is also fitted
with a screw thread.
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