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.
SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY, SAVE LIVES.
HOW BRAIDLOCK WORKS
Remove Braidlock from pouch.
Compress braid to open.
Insert distal end of catheter into free end of Braidlock.
Position Braidlock on desired location on the catheter & release to grip the catheter.
Remove protective dressing liner and fix to the skin, catheter now secure.
KEY FEATURES DESIGNED TO:
Revolutionary new Braidlock® NG securement device featuring the patented cylindrical helically wound braided tube, is the ideal solution for stabilizing short term nasogastric tubes.
- Unique design firmly grips the tube without occluding the lumen or compromising flow.
- Unique design means no sticky residue on the tube
- Skin friendly hypoallergic adhesive dressing leaves very little residue on patient’s skin.
- Positioning on the cheek provides clear view of the tube position in the nostril.
- The chevron design and shape of the dressing provides excellent tube stabilization for up to 7 days.
- Designed to secure short term nasogastric tubes
- Reduce nasogastric tube dislodgement and associated complications
- Improve nasogastric tube dwell times
- Improve clinical outcomes, improves economic effectiveness and quality of care for patient experience
BRAIDLOCK PRODUCT INFORMATION
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
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
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