Three-Way Stopcock

Three-Way Stopcock

The three-way stopcock for IV cannulas allows different fluids to be simultaneously and independently delivered into the patient’s vein and body. Its highly transparent body makes it easy to detect the presence of air bubbles. The product’s high strength and durability make it resistant to damage, and it provides reliable leak-free performance during use.

The three-way stopcock is sterilized using fully automated equipment and ethylene oxide gas. After passing quality control tests, it is packaged in a blister pack. Its positive features and ease of use have made it a widely used medical device among healthcare professionals. The product is also resistant to various types of cracking, with no leakage or air ingress observed during use.

The three-way stopcock is usually made of PVC and is available in two colors, blue and red. The color difference between three-way stopcocks is due to their different applications. The blue three-way stopcock is used for venous injection, while the red three-way stopcock is used for arterial injection.

The three-way stopcock consists of components including a 360-degree rotating valve for easier use with various IV cannulas, two female ports, one color-coded port, and three port caps.

Please note that this product is a single-use medical device and must be discarded after use. It must not be reused. The device is sterilized with ethylene oxide gas and therefore does not require resterilization before use. Only the user’s hands should be properly disinfected before handling the device using disinfectant and alcohol pads.

Advantages of the Three-Way Stopcock

Today, IV cannulas and three-way stopcocks are among the most important and widely used medical and injection devices in many clinics and hospitals. IV cannulas consist of different components that work together to provide an efficient and coordinated system for medication administration.

The three-way stopcock offers several advantages, including reducing the transmission of contamination to patients and children, reducing contamination within IV infusion sets, controlling and preventing air from entering the patient’s bloodstream, preventing excessive pressure from being applied to the patient’s body, delivering medication at a consistent flow rate without fluctuations in the volume or flow of the administered fluid, facilitating the connection and disconnection of various IV infusion sets, and secure fixation using IV cannula tape.