A stopcock is a type of medical device with a ball valve used in connection with intravenous administration. The flow of liquid is directed into the blood vessels by an intravenous stopper. Stop valves are of different types, such as burette stop valves, vacuum valves, and needle valves. This medical device is primarily designed to control gas or liquid flow with an on/off controller. Stopper clips are used in intravenous extensions to facilitate control of the fluid pathway during fluid or drug administration. However, access to the patient's intravenous line through an open faucet or multiple hubs can increase the risk of bacterial contamination and infection. Stopcocks have been used in infusion therapy for decades, but studies have confirmed concerns about the risk of intraluminal contamination and fluid flow dynamics associated with stopcocks.
Market Dynamics
Increasing practices of new products and mergers and acquisitions by key market players are expected to drive the global intravenous stopcock market growth. For instance, on February 3, 2023, an article published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) explained practice in the use of peripheral venous catheters. Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are the most commonly used invasive medical device in treatment, with an overall failure rate of 35-50%. Most complications are non-infectious, but local and bloodstream infections can occur. Although PIVC-related infections are rare, the total number of patients affected and the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus as a related pathogen due to the frequent use of these devices are important reasons to implement preventive strategies. The purpose of this is to raise awareness that PIVC infections are a serious problem that can be reduced through policy changes.
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