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Description

The B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP (24/Case) is a Duplex two-compartment flexible IV container that comes in both one gram and two grams sizes.

Warranty: Not Available.

Designed to store pre-measured drug and diluent doses separately until administration, the Meropenem Duplex Container is extremely easy to use and works in conjunction with automated dispensing system - just label and dispense.This top-of-the-line container is conveniently activated at the patient's bedside and boasts a 50 mL delivery size. It also meets the Joint Commission and USP 797 guidelines.

Features

B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP Features

  • The only ready-to-use IV container with a portfolio that covers four generations of cephalosporin products.
  • Pre-filled with the accurate drug and diluent doses - the diluent can't be delivered without medication.
  • Easy to use - just fold and squeeze the bag to mix the pharmaceuticals and diluents prior to administration.
  • Protects medication efficacy to prevent the delivery of diluents without a drug.
  • Works in conjunction with automated dispensing systems. Simply label and dispense.
  • Barcode references the final admixture to help ensure the correct drug.
  • Allows for automated charting via barcoding.
  • No mixing required to reduce or eliminate medication errors.
  • No need for thawing, can be stored at room temperature.
  • Conveniently activated at the patient's bedside (special vials are not needed).
  • 50 mL delivery size.
  • Economical and reduces drug waste.
  • Closed system prevents contamination and protects potency.
  • Safe for patients - not made with latex, PVC, or DEHP. Prevents the release of dioxins during disposal.
  • Protects against exposure to airborne cephalosporins.
  • Meets the Joint Commission and USP 797 guidelines.

Specifications

B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP Specifications

Configuration Total Shelf Life (Months) Ordering Unit Units per Case Dimensions per Case Shipping Weight per Case
500 mg Meropenem for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP 24 Case 24 5.709 x 12.283 x 5.866 inches 4.079 lb
1 G Meropenem for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP 24 Case 24 5.748 x 12.205 x 5.827 inches. 4.189 lb

Sizes

B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container for Injection USP and Sodium Chloride Injection USP Sizes

  • #3183-11: 500 mg.
  • #3185-11: 1 Gram.

Frequently asked questions

Is a protective closed system used?

Yes, the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container utilizes a sophisticated closed system design. This two-compartment configuration is crucial for ensuring both patient safety and medication quality.

The closed system provides several critical advantages:

  • Potency Protection: It safeguards the medication’s efficacy and helps protect drug potency, contributing to its extensive 24-month shelf life.
  • Contamination Prevention: The closed environment effectively prevents environmental contamination of the drug and diluent components.
  • Convenient Storage: It allows the container to be stored safely at room temperature, eliminating the need for freezing or thawing prior to administration.
  • Regulatory Compliance: The system meets critical safety and quality standards, including both Joint Commission and USP 797 guidelines.
Does the Duplex container reduce medication errors?

Yes, the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container is specifically designed to significantly enhance patient safety and reduce medication errors associated with manual preparation. This is achieved through its ready-to-use, dual-chamber design:

  • Prevents Misdosing: The container is pre-filled with the exact, measured doses of the drug (Meropenem) and the diluent (Sodium Chloride Injection USP). This eliminates the potential for measurement errors, manual reconstitution mistakes, or dose calculation errors.
  • Dual-Chamber Safety: The unique design ensures that the diluent cannot be administered without the active medication being released and mixed. This protects against the accidental delivery of diluent only.
  • Regulatory Compliance: It adheres to stringent safety requirements, including Joint Commission and USP 797 guidelines.
  • Automated System Support: The container features barcode references that support automated dispensing systems and facilitate automated charting, confirming the final admixture for increased security.
Is this product new?

The B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container is a factory new product from the brand B. Braun, ensuring it meets their manufacturing standards.

Is the container compatible with automated dispensing?

Yes, the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container is designed for seamless integration into modern clinical workflows, specifically supporting automated dispensing and accurate record-keeping. The system offers several features for enhanced efficiency:

  • Automated Dispensing Compatibility: The container works in conjunction with automated dispensing systems, simplifying labeling and distribution.
  • Accurate Tracking: It features full barcode referencing of the final admixture, which is crucial for drug verification, automated charting, and precise admixture tracking.
  • Compliance: This integration also supports facilities in meeting stringent safety standards, including USP 797 guidelines for sterile compounding.
Is this product for intravenous administration?

Yes, the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container is specifically designed for intravenous (IV) administration of the antibiotic Meropenem in a clinical setting.

This system offers exceptional convenience and workflow benefits, as it eliminates the need for manual drug reconstitution:

  • Ready-to-Use: The container features two separate compartments for the drug and diluent (Sodium Chloride Injection USP). To activate, you simply fold and squeeze the container at the patient’s bedside.
  • Optimized for Hospitals: It is designed to work in conjunction with automated dispensing systems for streamlined labeling and inventory control.
What drug and diluent are precisely separated?

The B. Braun Duplex container utilizes a dual-chamber system to precisely separate the drug and diluent until the moment of use, protecting medication efficacy and ensuring accurate dosing. The pre-filled components are:<ul><li>Drug Component: Meropenem for Injection USP (available in 500 mg and 1 Gram configurations).</li><li>Diluent Component: Sodium Chloride Injection USP.</li></ul>The final solution results in a 50 mL delivery size after simple bedside activation (folding and squeezing). A key benefit is the excellent storage stability, as this product can be stored at room temperature and requires no thawing.

How many units are in a case?

Each case of the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container includes 24 units.

Does the Duplex container simplify IV administration?

Yes, the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container is specifically engineered to significantly streamline IV administration while enhancing patient safety. It achieves this simplification through several key features:

  • Easy Bedside Activation: The container comes pre-filled with pre-measured doses of Meropenem and Sodium Chloride diluent. Mixing is done quickly at the patient’s bedside by simply folding and squeezing the flexible bag, eliminating the need for manual compounding and minimizing potential medication errors.
  • Optimized Storage: The containers can be stored efficiently at room temperature and require no thawing, simplifying inventory management. They also feature a long total shelf life of 24 months.
  • Enhanced Safety Profile: The dual-chamber design acts as a closed system, preventing contamination and protecting drug potency. This design prevents the delivery of diluent without medication, boosting safety. The construction is also patient-safe, being free of latex, PVC, and DEHP.
  • System Integration: The containers are compatible with automated dispensing systems and utilize barcode referencing for final admixture confirmation, facilitating accurate tracking and automated charting.
Does this system reduce medication errors?

Yes, the B. Braun Meropenem Duplex Container is specifically designed to significantly minimize medication errors associated with manual mixing and preparation. This pre-filled, dual-compartment system streamlines the delivery process and enhances patient safety.

Key safety features that ensure accuracy and compliance include:

  • Pre-Measured Dosing: The container is pre-filled with the exact, accurate doses of Meropenem and Sodium Chloride, eliminating potential manual measurement errors during reconstitution.
  • Inherent Safety Mechanism: The diluent compartment cannot be delivered unless the medication compartment is activated and mixed, protecting medication efficacy and preventing accidental infusion of diluent alone.
  • Ready-to-Use Convenience: The system requires only simple bedside activation, reducing the complexity of preparation and limiting opportunities for error.
  • System Integration: It utilizes a barcode referencing the final admixture, which aids in accurate automated charting and verification when used with automated dispensing systems.
  • Compliance: The closed system adheres to strict safety standards, including USP 797 guidelines.
How is the Duplex container conveniently activated?

The Duplex system is designed for ready-to-use convenience, eliminating the need for complex manual mixing or prior thawing (it can be stored at room temperature).

Activation is performed quickly at the patient’s bedside to combine the separate, pre-measured components (Meropenem and Sodium Chloride Injection USP).

To activate and mix, simply:

  1. Fold the flexible container.
  2. Squeeze the bag to thoroughly mix the drug and diluent.