Baxa Limited Introduces Single-Use ExactaMed® Oral/Enteral Dispensers for Hospital Use

BERKSHIRE, England, August 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Baxa Limited, the leading provider of medical devices and systems that automate pharmacy operations, has introduced a single-use oral/enteral dispenser system to meet the demand of hospitals in the UK. Increasingly, hospitals are introducing policies that specify utilising specially labelled single-use dispensers on the wards.

Baxa modified its proven ExactaMed product line by adding a variety of unique connectors for safe oral and enteral liquid drug administration. Each dispenser tip is incompatible with intravenous or parenteral devices. The new single-use dispensers meet the NHS guidelines for single-use medical devices, while providing additional features that include:

• Secure thread connection to avoid drug leakages,
• Clear, single-use labeling on the dispenser barrel, packaging and outer box,
• Translucent purple plunger to easily differentiate from a multiple use range,
• Clear barrels that ensure nurses can measure fluid and draw accurately,
• Accessory items such as tip caps, bottle adaptors, extension sets and more.

To aid pharmacy managers, nurses, and purchasing officers in meeting these safety guidelines at their facilities, Baxa will help users evaluate their current dispensers to compare product quality.

"A clearly labeled, single-use dispenser will greatly aid nurses who deliver oral and enteral drugs to patients each day," said Brendan Parker, General Manager at Baxa Ltd. "We feel strongly that hospitals Better Use Baxa to eliminate the chance of delivery error and to ensure the highest quality product for use by nursing and pharmacy staff."

The single use oral/enteral dispenser is listed in the NHS product catalogue and the online NHS Cat and is available for purchase through the NHS. Alternatively, medical professionals can order a free sample online.

To learn more about oral/enteral liquid drug delivery or to download educational materials call +44-0845-6090250 or visit http://www.baxa.com/betterusebaxa. For more information about Baxa Corporation, visit http://www.baxa.com or call +1-800-567-BAXA.

About Baxa Corporation

Baxa, a customer-focused medical device company, provides innovative, solution-based technologies for medication handling and delivery. Its systems and devices promote the safe and efficient preparation, handling, packaging and administration of medications. Privately held, Baxa Corporation has subsidiaries and sales offices in Florida, Canada and the United Kingdom; direct representation in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Switzerland; and distribution partners worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.baxa.com.

Contact:
Marian Robinson, Vice President, Marketing
Baxa Corporation:  +1-800-567-2292 ext. 2157 or +1-303-617-2157
Email:  marian.robinson@baxa.com