B. Braun Medical announces first U.S. conversion to NRFit connectors

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B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), the U.S. market leader in regional anesthesia, announced first conversion of NRFit connectors in the U.S. at a Midwest children's hospital is the first hospital in the U.S. to convert to NRFit Connectors. While this is the first NRFit Connector conversion in the U.S., B. Braun has supported more than 3,000 conversions worldwide.

NRFit Connectors are the new ISO Standard for neuraxial and regional anesthesia devices. NRFit Connectors are 20% smaller in diameter than the most commonly used Luer connectors, preventing medical devices meant for neuraxial administration from connecting to devices used for IV, enteral and other applications, and thereby enhancing patient safety.

"B. Braun is pleased to collaborate with this Midwest children's hospital and Global Engineered Device Supplier Association (GEDSA) to initiate the first NRFit Connector conversion in the U.S. This advancement in patient care is an important step forward in solving a safety concern in regional anesthesia procedures," said Jamie Demsey, Sr. Product Manager of Neuraxial Products and GEDSA board member.