Linear Health Sciences Orchid Safety Release Valve, 100/Box
How the Orchid SRV Works:
The Orchid safety release valve is an infusion valve. It stays in the IV line and flow continues during intermittent or continuous infusion on an electronic pump. If tension on the tubing reaches 1 to 4.2 lbf, the valve separates. Both sides close, so fluid does not run out of the administration set and blood does not run back from the extension set. The separated valve is single use. A new sterile valve goes in before the infusion restarts through it. The lower end of the 1 to 4.2 lbf range is set so the valve can separate before a securement device fails.
EMS and Transport Use:
EMS crews meet that same pull when a cot moves, a patient is loaded, or IV tubing snags in the ambulance or during a transfer. The Orchid SRV belongs on an IV catheter that is running through an electronic IV pump, for a patient 2 weeks of age or older. Peripheral and central IV catheters are the labeled catheter types. The female luer goes on the administration set. The male luer goes on the extension set or the catheter hub. Secure the IV access no farther than 5 cm from the valve so a separation in a tight compartment is less likely to let the line recoil.
- Use it on a pumped peripheral or central IV when tension on the tubing is likely: stretcher moves, ambulance loading, and interfacility transfer.
- After a separation, the pump can alarm for occlusion, and that alarm may be slightly delayed. Discard the separated valve and place a new sterile one before the infusion restarts.
- Not for intraosseous access. Not for a gravity drip. The instructions specify an electronic IV pump.
- Not for a pressure infuser or other high-pressure infusion, and not for power injection.
- Not for patients under 2 weeks of age, and not for umbilical lines.
Orchid SRV Highlights:
- Tension-activated separation at 1 to 4.2 lbf, including before adhesives made for fragile skin give way.
- After separation, flow closes toward the IV extension set and toward the IV administration set. Replace the valve before restarting the infusion through it.
- Female luer lock to the administration set. Male luer lock to the extension set or catheter hub.
- For peripheral and central IV catheters. Patients 2 weeks of age and older.
- Not for infusions above 999 mL/hour or below 1 mL/hour.
- Change it when the IV administration set or extension set is changed, or at least every 7 days. Do not reconnect a valve after it separates.
- Polycarbonate and silicone. Ethylene oxide sterilized. Shelf life 2 years. No electrical or metal parts. The labeling carries an MR Safe symbol.
- Sterile, and supplied as a standalone device. Single patient use.
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Linear Health Sciences |
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| Part number | 1812-B300 |
| Trade name | Orchid Safety Release Valve (Orchid SRV) |
| Device type | Quick disconnect accessory. Intravenous catheter force-activated separation device, 21 CFR 880.5220, product code QOI |
| Separation force | 1 to 4.2 lbf |
| Infusion limit | Not above 999 mL/hour or below 1 mL/hour |
| Connection | Standard luer lock. Female to the administration set. Male to the extension set or catheter hub. |
| Catheter type | Peripheral and central IV catheters. A PICC line is a central IV catheter. |
| Patient age | 2 weeks and older |
| Materials | Polycarbonate and silicone |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide, sterility assurance level 10^-6 |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| MRI | No electrical or metal parts. MR Safe symbol on the labeling. |
| Replacement | With the IV set, or at least every 7 days, and after every separation |
| Sterility | Sterile, single patient use |
| Quantity | Box of 100 |
| Clearance | FDA 510(k) cleared, Class II, K241415 |
Contraindications:
- Not for fluid administration other than intravenous.
- Not for feeding tubes, drains, or other tubing outside IV use.
- Not for withdrawing blood or fluids.
- Not for intra-arterial use.
- Not for power injection or high-pressure infusion.
- Not for umbilical vessel catheters.
- Not for patients under 2 weeks of age.
- Not for use in line during transfusion of biologics.
K241415 removed blood and blood products from that contraindication list, after hemocompatibility testing. Withdrawing blood or fluids is still contraindicated. Transfusion of biologics is still contraindicated.
Cautions:
- Prime the valve in line with the administration set before the vented male luer cap comes off. Failure to prime can result in air embolism. The risk is higher in pediatric patients and when more than one lumen is in use.
- Do not tape over the valve. Secure the IV access no farther than 5 cm from the valve, so the administration line is less likely to recoil if the valve separates.
- If the valve stays on a disconnected administration set, cover the open luer with a sterile dead-end cap. Do not leave the valve on an extension set that is not connected to an administration set.
- Placing the valve between the catheter and a needleless connector can change that connector's displacement.
- The valve is designed for standard IV dressings, films, and tape. Evaluation used Nexcare First-Aid Medical Tape and 3M Tegaderm 1633 transparent film dressing. Other dressing types have not been evaluated.
- Total parenteral nutrition has not been evaluated with this valve.
- If separated parts remain on the tubing or needleless connector longer than 2 hours, replace the entire infusion set. If the valve separates more than five times in 24 hours, consider stopping use of the valve.
- On an electronic IV pump, separation can cause an occlusion alarm, and that alarm may be slightly delayed.
- Read Instructions for Use 1812-IFU-01-US, Rev. 04, before use.
Related IV Catheters:
- ClearSafe Comfort with Blood Control 22G x 1 in IV catheter
- 22G x 1 inch IV catheter
- TrueSafe Comfort 26G x 0.56 in IV catheter
Questions:
What is the Orchid safety release valve?
The Orchid safety release valve is the Linear Health Sciences Orchid SRV, part 1812-B300. It is a sterile breakaway valve that sits between an IV administration set and an IV extension set. Tension from 1 to 4.2 lbf separates it and closes flow in both directions. It is intended to reduce IV mechanical complications, including dislodgement from a pull on the tubing, that would require a new catheter.
How does the Orchid SRV work?
Flow continues through the valve during an intermittent or continuous infusion. When tension on the IV line reaches 1 to 4.2 lbf, the Orchid SRV separates into two halves and closes both sides. A piece stays on the administration set and a piece stays on the extension set. The separated valve is discarded. A new sterile valve is required before the infusion restarts through it.
Is the Orchid SRV a one-way valve, a check valve, or an anti-siphon valve?
No. The Orchid safety release valve is not a one-way valve, not a check valve, and not an anti-siphon valve. It is an infusion valve that stays open until tension separates it. Fluid flows in the line until a pull of 1 to 4.2 lbf breaks the valve. After that separation, both sides are closed and the valve is replaced.
What is an Orchid SRV?
Orchid SRV is the short name for the Orchid Safety Release Valve. SRV means safety release valve. The same search is written Orchid SRV release valve and Linear Health Sciences Orchid safety release. This page is part 1812-B300, the IV breakaway valve, in a box of 100.
Is the Orchid safety release valve sterile?
Yes. The Orchid safety release valve is supplied sterile, for a single patient, as a standalone device. Sterilization is ethylene oxide, with a sterility assurance level of 10^-6. The labeled shelf life is 2 years. Do not reconnect a valve after it separates.
What age is the Orchid SRV indicated for?
The Orchid SRV is for adults and children 2 weeks of age and older. It is not for patients under 2 weeks of age, and it is not for umbilical vessel catheters. K241415 lists peripheral and central IV catheters, and a PICC line is a central IV catheter.
Can the Orchid SRV be used on a central line?
Yes. K241415 lists the catheter type as peripheral and central IV catheters. The valve still has to sit between the IV administration set and the IV extension set, on an electronic pump, for intermittent or continuous infusion. It is not for arterial lines.
Can the Orchid SRV be used during a blood transfusion?
K241415 removed blood and blood products from the contraindication list after hemocompatibility testing. Withdrawing blood or fluids is still contraindicated. Transfusion of biologics is still contraindicated. The valve is not a device for drawing a sample.
Is the Orchid SRV MR safe?
The labeling carries an MR Safe symbol. K241415 states that the valve has no electrical or metal components, which is why that symbol was added. This is a mechanical luer-lock valve, not an electronic sensor.
How often should the Orchid SRV be replaced?
Replace the Orchid SRV when the IV administration set or extension set is changed, or at least every 7 days, and after every separation. If separated parts stay on the line longer than 2 hours, replace the entire infusion set. Do not try to snap a separated valve back together.
What force separates the Orchid SRV?
The Orchid safety release valve is designed to separate between 1 and 4.2 lbf. That window is the figure in the instructions and in K241415. On an electronic IV pump, separation can cause an occlusion alarm, and that alarm may be slightly delayed.
Is the Orchid SRV a catheter shut-off valve, a connector valve, or a backcheck valve?
No. The Orchid SRV release valve is not a catheter shut-off valve, not a connector valve you leave closed in the line, and not a backcheck valve on IV tubing. It is not a safety IV catheter. It is a quick disconnect accessory that separates under tension and then must be replaced.
Where do INS guidelines fit the Orchid safety release valve?
INS, the Infusion Nurses Society, publishes its own infusion standards. This listing follows the Linear Health Sciences instructions, 1812-IFU-01-US, Rev. 04, and FDA 510(k) K241415. Those are the Orchid safety release guidelines for connection, priming, the 5 cm securement limit, and replacement.
Does the Orchid SRV go on a feeding tube or a drain?
No. This Orchid SRV is for intravenous use only. It is not for feeding tubes, drains, or other non-IV tubing. It is also not for power injection or high-pressure infusion.
Can EMS use the Orchid safety release valve?
Yes, on an IV that matches the instructions. Place the Orchid SRV between the administration set and the extension set on an electronic IV pump, for a peripheral or central IV catheter, in a patient 2 weeks of age or older. That covers a pumped line on scene, in the ambulance, and on an interfacility transfer. It is not for intraosseous access and it is not for a gravity drip.
What happens if the IV line is pulled during a stretcher move?
A pull that reaches 1 to 4.2 lbf separates the Orchid SRV and closes both sides of the line. The intent is to reduce an IV dislodgement that would require a new catheter. The separated valve cannot be reused. Put a new sterile valve in before the infusion restarts. On a pump, expect a possible occlusion alarm, which may be slightly delayed.
What are the Orchid safety release guidelines?
Follow Instructions for Use 1812-IFU-01-US, Rev. 04. Connect the female luer to the administration set and the male luer to the extension set or catheter hub. Prime the valve before the male cap comes off. Do not tape over it. Secure the IV access no farther than 5 cm from the valve. Replace it with the IV set, at least every 7 days, and after every separation. Facility policy still applies.
Is this the Linear Health Sciences Orchid valve?
Yes. Linear Health Sciences is the medical device manufacturer. This page is the product listing, not a company news page. Pacific Biomedical is an authorized Linear Health Sciences distributor in the United States. This listing is manufacturer part 1812-B300, the Orchid Safety Release Valve, in a box of 100. The ordering SKU on this page is LHS-1812-B300.
How does shipping work?
Pacific Biomedical takes the order on this page. For a delivery question, email CustomerService@pacificbiomedical.com or call 844.436.3526.
How do I order the Orchid safety release valve?
Order part 1812-B300 on this page. The item is a box of 100 sterile valves. For a delivery question, email CustomerService@pacificbiomedical.com or call 844.436.3526.
Sources: Linear Health Sciences, Orchid Safety Release Valve Instructions for Use, 1812-IFU-01-US, Rev. 04. U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) K241415, September 6, 2024, intravenous catheter force-activated separation device, 21 CFR 880.5220, product code QOI.
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