Adapting PD Catheter Connections
to Alternate PD Delivery Systems
Baxter PD delivery systems connect to Baxter transfer sets via a luer-Iock connection and most Fresenius (FMCNA) PD delivery
systems connect to FMCNA extension sets via a stay•safe® (PIN) connection. However, Baxter and FMCNA connections are not
compatible. When a Baxter PD patient (Iuer-Iock transfer set) or an FMCNA stay•safe PD patient (stay•safe extension
set) is admitted to a facility supplied with alternate PD systems, one or two QUICK AND EASY adaptations to the
patient’s extension or transfer set are needed to safely and securely connect to the available PD supplies.
Baxter Patient to FMCNA stay•safe PD system
• Connect FMCNA stay•safe luer-lock 6-inch extension set (050-95013) to transfer set
connect to stay•safe system
FMCNA stay•safe luer-Iock
extension set 6·inch
(050-95013)
stay•safe
®
Advancing PD Connectology
Fresenius Medical Care
Baxter Transfer Set
If a Baxter patient is admitted to a facility using only FMCNA Safe-Lock® PD systems (Freedom® APD, Premier CAPD, or
Newton IQ® APD), follow instructions on FMCNA’s Advanced Renal Education (AREP) website (www.advancedrenaleducation.com);
choose Product Information from the menu on the left, then Peritoneal Dialysis ➞ Fresenius Peritoneal Dialysis Connections ➞ Baxter patient
to Safe-Lock system
FMCNA stay•safe Patient to Baxter PD system
• Connect FMCNA luer-lock adapter 4-inch (050-95003) to extension set
• Connect Baxter transfer set to FMCNA luer-lock adapter
FMCNA stay•safe
extension sets
• 6 inch (050-95013)
• 12 inch (050-95004)
• 18 inch (050-95005)
FMCNA luer-Iock adapter
4·inch (050-95003)
Baxter Transfer Set
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If a FMCNA Safe-Lock patient (Safe-Lock catheter adapter or extension, snap disconnect segment, or Premier transfer set) is admitted to
a facility using Baxter PD, follow instructions on FMCNA’s AREP website (www.advancedrenaleducation.com); choose Product Information
from the menu on the left, then Peritoneal Dialysis ➞ Fresenius Peritoneal Dialysis Connections ➞ Safe-Lock patient to Baxter supplies
Adapting PD Catheter Connections to Alternate PD Delivery Systems
Recommended Procedures for Adapting PD Catheter Connections
FMCNA stay•safe Patient using Baxter PD systems
Baxter Patient using FMCNA stay•safe PD systems
1. Gather supplies
a. FMCNA luer-Iock adapter 4-inch (050-95003): contact FMCNA
at 1-800-323-5188 or patient’s PD program to obtain
b. Baxter transfer set (6-inch twist clamp common-5C4482)
c. Baxter PD system (HomeChoice, UltraBag, or UltraSET)
d. Face masks and gloves
1. Gather supplies
a. FMCNA stay•safe luer-Iock extension set 6-inch (050-95013)
b. FMCNA stay•safe PD system (Liberty, Newton IQ, or stay•safe CAPD)
c. Face masks and gloves
2. Mask self, patient, and anyone who must remain in room
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2. Mask self, patient, and anyone who must remain in room
3.Wash hands and put on gloves
3.Wash hands and put on gloves
4. Follow aseptic technique to make safe connections as
recommendedby facility
4. Follow aseptic technique to make safe connections as
recommended by facility
5. Make sure the twist clamp on the Baxter transfer set is closed
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5. Make sure clamp on stay•safe extension set is closed
6. Remove blue sterility cap from stay•safe luer-Iock extension set
6. Remove protective cap from stay•safe extension set
7.Twist MiniCap (protective cap) off of Baxter transfer set
7. Remove white cap from squared end of luer-Iock adapter
8. Connect FMCNA stay•safe luer-Iock extension set to Baxter transfer set
8. Connect luer-Iock adapter to FMCNA stay•safe extension set
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9. Connect FMCNA stay•safe PD system per manufacturer’s instructions
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9. Pull light blue ring off the end of the Baxter transfer set
10. Open clamp on Baxter transfer set
10. Remove white cap on luer-Iock adapter (already connected
to extension set)
After the PD procedure is complete, disconnect following FMCNA’s recommendation for
stay•safe disconnection. Leave the stay•safe luer lock extension in place for the duration of
the patient’s hospital stay, unless hospitalization exceeds 6 months.
11. Connect Baxter transfer set to luer-Iock adapter
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12. Connect Baxter PD system per manufacturer’s instructions
After PD procedure is complete, disconnect following Baxter product
recommendation for disconnection. Leave the adapter and transfer set in
place for the duration of the patient’s hospital stay, unless hospitalization
exceeds 6 months.
Important discharge information: Instruct patients to remove and discard the luer-Iock
adapter and Baxter transfer set when making the initial PD connection at home in order to
connect the stay•safe system directly to the stay•safe extension set.
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Important discharge information: Instruct patients to remove and discard the stay•safe
extension set when making the initial PD connection at home in order to connect Baxter PD
systems directly to the Baxter transfer set.