Medical Murray highlights importance of luer testing

Medical Murray is offering testing services for luers including ISO 594 (part 1 and 2) and ISO 80369 standards

The device development and contract manufacturing company with ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration, says that compliance of luer fittings to recognised standards is critical to maintain compatibility between devices and avoid leakage that may compromise the safety of patients and caregivers.

According to the FDA, good connector design is critical to the safe and effective use of medical devices.  Because reports of patient injuries continued to grow over the years, in 2009, a new universal standard was initiated (ISO 80369) to reduce the frequency of small-bore connector hazards.

“Reliable connections are vital to the medical industry”, said Heather Koenigs, senior biomedical engineer at Medical Murray.  ”It is important to be aware of the changing standards in the industry and provide testing services and equipment that adhere to current regulations.”