BRAIDLOCK®
SECURING LIFELINES
Did you know you can now secure all catheters with one device? View our video to see how simple, efficient and easy Braidlock is.

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SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY, SAVE LIVES.

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HOW BRAIDLOCK WORKS

How Braidlock Works Step 1

Remove Braidlock from pouch.

How Braidlock Works Step 2

Compress braid to open.

How Braidlock Works Step 3

Insert distal end of catheter into free end of Braidlock.

How Braidlock Works Step 4

Position Braidlock on desired location on the catheter & release to grip the catheter.

How Braidlock Works Step 5

Remove protective dressing liner and fix to the skin, catheter now secure.

KEY FEATURES DESIGNED TO:

  • Designed to secure a wide range of medical catheters and tubing
  • Designed to reduce catheter / tube dislodgement and associated complications
  • Designed to improve catheter / tube dwell times
  • Unique design firmly grips the tube without occluding the lumen or compromising flow
  • Unique design means no sticky residue on the catheter/tube
  • Skin friendly hypoallergic adhesive dressing leaves very little residue on patients skin
  • The chevron design and shape of the dressing provides excellent tube stabilisation and view of the catheter/tube exit site
  • Designed to improve quality of care and patient experience
  • Designed to provide standardisation of catheter/tube securement practice, available in 10 – 32fr.

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BRAIDLOCK PRODUCT INFORMATION

Braidlock Product Breakdown - Braid Description

Braid Description

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  • Patented helically wound braid
  • Compress to open permits easy catheter tube insertion and adjustment
  • Relax to grip tube without occluding lumen or compromising flow through tube

Braidlock Product Breakdown - Dressing Description

Dressing Description

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  • Hypoallergenic
  • Improved comfort provides secure hold that’s gentle to the skin
  • Clear visibility of skin and exit site

Braidlock Product Breakdown - Connector Description

Connector Description

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  • Robust, flexible material
  • Comfortable
  • Snap connector provides 30 day duration permitting weekly dressing change

BRAIDLOCK COST COMPARISON

Suture

£ 75,300

per 1000 cases
  • Suture, Needle Holder, Removal Kit – £7
  • DR Time – 3 mins – £4.17
  • OR Time (Anaesth, CVC’s) – 3 mins – £60
  • Needle Stick Injury Rate – 0.5% – £4.13
  • Total – £75.30

BraidlockMost Cost Effective

£ 12,700

per 1000 cases
  • Suture, Needle Holder, Removal Kit – £2
  • DR Time – 0.5 mins – £0.70
  • OR Time (Anaesth, CVC’s) – 0.5 mins – £10
  • Needle Stick Injury Rate – 0% – £0
  • Total – £12.70