59 devices · GMDN 35072
An intravenous line filter is a sterile, single-use device designed to be placed in an IV infusion line to remove microorganisms, particulate matter, and air from fluids before they enter the patient’s bloodstream. It is used clinically to help prevent complications such as phlebitis, embolism, or infection associated with contaminated or aerated infusions.
As a single-use device, it is intended for one patient and one procedure only, then discarded. Regulatory oversight focuses on its sterility, material biocompatibility, and filtration performance, with classification and supply requirements varying by jurisdiction based on risk assessment of its intended use.
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